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Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

Protecting Your Future With DACA Renewal Guidance

If you currently have Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, also known as DACA, it is important to keep your renewal on track and understand how changes in immigration policy may affect your options.

DACA can provide protection from removal and employment authorization for eligible individuals who came to the United States as children. However, DACA rules and processing have changed over time, making it important to work with an experienced immigration attorney before filing.

The Tampa immigration lawyers at Neil F. Lewis, P.A. can review your immigration history, help prepare your DACA renewal, identify potential concerns, and determine whether you may qualify for other immigration options beyond DACA.

OUR IMMIGRATION LAWYERS HAVE BEEN HELPING IMMIGRANTS WITH DACA AND OTHER IMMIGRATION MATTERS SINCE 1997

DACA Renewals vs. Other Immigration Options

DACA Renewals

For current DACA recipients, renewal may allow continued deferred action and employment authorization. A properly prepared renewal can help avoid gaps in work authorization and unnecessary complications.

Long-Term Immigration Options

DACA is not a green card or permanent legal status. Depending on your family, employment, travel, or immigration history, you may have options for a more permanent immigration solution.

What if Your DACA Is Expiring Soon?

DACA renewals should be handled carefully and filed within the appropriate timeframe. Waiting too long can create a gap in employment authorization, while filing incorrectly may delay your case or create additional issues.

Our office can help review your prior DACA filings, confirm the required documents, prepare the renewal forms, and address any changes in your circumstances before submission.

DACA Renewal Review

We review your current DACA status, expiration date, prior applications, immigration history, and any issues that could affect your renewal.

Employment Authorization

DACA renewal applications are commonly filed with a request to renew employment authorization, allowing eligible recipients to continue working legally in the United States.

Case Strategy

In addition to preparing your renewal, we can evaluate whether you may qualify for family-based immigration, adjustment of status, waivers, or other forms of relief.

DACA Eligibility and Renewal Concerns

DACA cases can become more complicated when there are changes in a person’s criminal history, travel history, immigration record, or prior filings. Even small issues can affect how a renewal should be prepared.

Before filing, it is important to speak with an immigration attorney who can identify potential risks and help determine the best path forward. Neil F. Lewis, P.A. helps DACA recipients understand their options and avoid mistakes that could impact their future.

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Criminal History

Certain arrests, charges, or convictions may affect DACA eligibility or renewal strategy. An attorney can review your record before filing.
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Travel History

Travel outside the United States can create immigration issues depending on when and how it occurred. Your travel history should be reviewed carefully.
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Changes Since Last Filing

New addresses, school history, employment changes, criminal issues, or immigration developments should be evaluated before submitting a renewal.

Possible Outcomes on a Motion to Reopen

If DACA Renewal Is Approved
If your DACA renewal is approved, you may receive a new period of deferred action and renewed employment authorization, allowing you to continue working and remain protected from removal during the approved period.
If DACA Renewal Is Delayed
If your renewal is delayed, you may experience a gap in employment authorization or uncertainty about your status. Filing properly and on time can help reduce the risk of delays.
What Other Options May Be Available?
Some DACA recipients may qualify for immigration options beyond DACA, including family-based petitions, marriage-based green cards, waivers, adjustment of status, or other forms of immigration relief.

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