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DACA
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals<\/span><\/h1>\n

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Protecting Your Future With DACA Renewal Guidance<\/h2>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#cca375″ divider_weight=”2px” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” width=”19%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=”10%” ul_item_indent_tablet=”” ul_item_indent_phone=”” ul_item_indent_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ text_font=”Poppins||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.6em” link_font=”Poppins||||||||” link_text_color=”#CCA375″ link_font_size=”17px” header_font=”Montserrat|700|||||||” header_font_size=”50px” header_line_height=”1.2em” header_2_font=”Open Sans|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”45px” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” header_3_font=”Poppins|600|||||||” header_3_font_size=”35px” header_3_line_height=”1.2em” header_4_font=”Poppins|500|||||||” header_4_text_color=”#cca375″ header_4_font_size=”15px” header_4_letter_spacing=”2px” header_4_line_height=”1.2em” animation_style=”flip” animation_delay=”200ms” text_font_size_tablet=”16px” text_font_size_phone=”15px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” link_font_size_tablet=”16px” link_font_size_phone=”15px” link_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_font_size_tablet=”45px” header_font_size_phone=”35px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_2_font_size_tablet=”40px” header_2_font_size_phone=”28px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_3_font_size_tablet=”30px” header_3_font_size_phone=”26px” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” header_4_font_size_tablet=”28px” header_4_font_size_phone=”23px” header_4_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#000000″ custom_padding=”80px||80px||true|false” animation_style=”flip” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”45%” max_width_tablet=”90%” max_width_phone=”95%” max_width_last_edited=”on|phone” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=”10%” ul_item_indent_tablet=”” ul_item_indent_phone=”” ul_item_indent_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Poppins||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.6em” link_font=”Poppins||||||||” link_text_color=”#CCA375″ link_font_size=”17px” header_font=”Montserrat|700|||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font_size=”50px” header_line_height=”1.2em” header_2_font=”Open Sans|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”45px” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” header_3_font=”Poppins|600|||||||” header_3_text_align=”center” header_3_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_3_font_size=”35px” header_3_letter_spacing=”1px” header_3_line_height=”1.2em” header_4_font=”Poppins|500|||||||” header_4_font_size=”30px” header_4_line_height=”1.2em” text_font_size_tablet=”16px” text_font_size_phone=”15px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” link_font_size_tablet=”16px” link_font_size_phone=”15px” link_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_font_size_tablet=”45px” header_font_size_phone=”35px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_2_font_size_tablet=”40px” header_2_font_size_phone=”28px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_3_font_size_tablet=”30px” header_3_font_size_phone=”26px” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” header_4_font_size_tablet=”28px” header_4_font_size_phone=”23px” header_4_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

OUR IMMIGRATION LAWYERS HAVE BEEN HELPING IMMIGRANTS WITH DACA AND OTHER IMMIGRATION MATTERS SINCE 1997<\/span><\/h3>\n

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DACA Renewals vs. Other Immigration Options<\/h2>\n

[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ custom_padding=”||||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”3%|3%|3%|3%|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”3%|3%|3%|3%|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”10%|10%|10%|10%|true|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” animation_style=”fade” border_radii=”on|15px|15px|15px|15px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”DACA Renewals” image_icon_width=”40%” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_color=”#36a19a” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.7em” body_font_size=”17px” background_enable_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]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.[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”3%|3%|3%|3%|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”3%|3%|3%|3%|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”10%|10%|10%|10%|true|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”left” custom_css_main_element=”margin: auto;” border_radii=”on|15px|15px|15px|15px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Long-Term Immigration Options” image_icon_width=”40%” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_color=”#36a19a” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.7em” body_font_size=”17px” global_colors_info=”{}”]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.[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ background_enable_color=”off” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=”10%” ul_item_indent_tablet=”” ul_item_indent_phone=”” ul_item_indent_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ text_font=”Poppins||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.6em” link_font=”Poppins||||||||” link_text_color=”#CCA375″ link_font_size=”17px” header_font=”Montserrat|700|||||||” header_font_size=”50px” header_line_height=”1.2em” header_2_font=”Open Sans|700|||||||” header_2_text_align=”left” header_2_font_size=”45px” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” header_3_font=”Poppins|600|||||||” header_3_font_size=”35px” header_3_line_height=”1.2em” header_4_font=”Poppins|500|||||||” header_4_text_color=”#cca375″ header_4_font_size=”15px” header_4_letter_spacing=”2px” header_4_line_height=”1.2em” custom_margin=”||||false|false” animation_style=”flip” hover_enabled=”0″ text_font_size_tablet=”16px” text_font_size_phone=”15px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” link_font_size_tablet=”16px” link_font_size_phone=”15px” link_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_font_size_tablet=”45px” header_font_size_phone=”35px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_2_font_size_tablet=”40px” header_2_font_size_phone=”28px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_3_font_size_tablet=”30px” header_3_font_size_phone=”26px” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” header_4_font_size_tablet=”28px” header_4_font_size_phone=”23px” header_4_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n

What if Your DACA Is Expiring Soon?<\/h2>\n

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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.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.neilflewis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/istockphoto-2148269522-2048×2048-1.jpg” title_text=”Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals, DACA Sign, Sticker, Label, Vector” disabled_on=”on|on|off” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”bottom” animation_delay=”200ms” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ custom_padding=”||||true|false” animation_style=”fade” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ background_color=”#FFFFFF” 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DACA Eligibility and Renewal Concerns<\/h2>\n

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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.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ custom_padding=”||||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”3%|3%|3%|3%|true|true” border_color_left=”#36a19a” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” animation_style=”fade” global_colors_info=”{}”]01<\/span>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”3%|3%|3%|3%|true|true” animation_style=”flip” animation_delay=”200ms” border_width_left=”3px” border_color_left=”#36a19a” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Criminal History” image_icon_width=”40%” content_max_width=”1100px” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_color=”#36a19a” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.7em” body_font_size=”17px” background_enable_color=”off” animation_direction=”left” global_colors_info=”{}”]Certain arrests, charges, or convictions may affect DACA eligibility or renewal strategy. An attorney can review your record before filing.[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ custom_padding=”||||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”3%|3%|3%|3%|true|true” border_color_left=”#36a19a” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” animation_style=”fade” global_colors_info=”{}”]02<\/span>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”3%|3%|3%|3%|true|true” animation_style=”flip” animation_delay=”200ms” border_width_left=”3px” border_color_left=”#36a19a” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Travel History” image_icon_width=”40%” content_max_width=”1100px” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_color=”#36a19a” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.7em” body_font_size=”17px” background_enable_color=”off” animation_direction=”left” global_colors_info=”{}”]Travel outside the United States can create immigration issues depending on when and how it occurred. Your travel history should be reviewed carefully.[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ custom_padding=”||||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”3%|3%|3%|3%|true|true” border_color_left=”#36a19a” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” animation_style=”fade” global_colors_info=”{}”]03<\/span>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”3%|3%|3%|3%|true|true” animation_style=”flip” animation_delay=”200ms” border_width_left=”3px” border_color_left=”#36a19a” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Changes Since Last Filing” image_icon_width=”40%” content_max_width=”1100px” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_color=”#36a19a” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.7em” body_font_size=”17px” background_enable_color=”off” animation_direction=”left” global_colors_info=”{}”]New addresses, school history, employment changes, criminal issues, or immigration developments should be evaluated before submitting a renewal.[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ background_enable_color=”off” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=”10%” ul_item_indent_tablet=”” ul_item_indent_phone=”” ul_item_indent_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ text_font=”Poppins||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.6em” link_font=”Poppins||||||||” link_text_color=”#CCA375″ link_font_size=”17px” header_font=”Montserrat|700|||||||” header_font_size=”50px” header_line_height=”1.2em” header_2_font=”Open Sans|700|||||||” header_2_text_align=”left” header_2_font_size=”45px” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” header_3_font=”Poppins|600|||||||” header_3_font_size=”35px” header_3_line_height=”1.2em” header_4_font=”Poppins|500|||||||” header_4_text_color=”#cca375″ header_4_font_size=”15px” header_4_letter_spacing=”2px” header_4_line_height=”1.2em” custom_margin=”||||false|false” animation_style=”fade” text_font_size_tablet=”16px” text_font_size_phone=”15px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” link_font_size_tablet=”16px” link_font_size_phone=”15px” link_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_font_size_tablet=”45px” header_font_size_phone=”35px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_2_font_size_tablet=”40px” header_2_font_size_phone=”28px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_3_font_size_tablet=”30px” header_3_font_size_phone=”26px” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” header_4_font_size_tablet=”28px” header_4_font_size_phone=”23px” header_4_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Possible Outcomes on a Motion to Reopen<\/h2>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#cca375″ divider_weight=”2px” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” width=”19%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”bottom” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”If DACA Renewal Is Approved” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]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.[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”If DACA Renewal Is Delayed” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]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.[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”What Other Options May Be Available?” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]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.[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#36a19a” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”120px||120px||true|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”90%” width_tablet=”90%” width_phone=”90%” width_last_edited=”on|tablet” max_width=”1140px” max_width_tablet=”90%” max_width_phone=”90%” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=”10%” ul_item_indent_tablet=”” ul_item_indent_phone=”” ul_item_indent_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Poppins||||||||” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”20px” text_line_height=”1.6em” link_font=”Poppins||||||||” link_text_color=”#CCA375″ link_font_size=”17px” header_font=”Montserrat|900|||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font_size=”49px” header_line_height=”1.2em” header_2_font=”Open Sans|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”45px” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” header_3_font=”Poppins|600|||||||” header_3_font_size=”35px” header_3_line_height=”1.2em” header_4_font=”Poppins|500|||||||” header_4_font_size=”30px” header_4_line_height=”1.2em” max_width=”70%” max_width_tablet=”80%” max_width_phone=”90%” max_width_last_edited=”on|phone” module_alignment=”center” text_font_size_tablet=”16px” text_font_size_phone=”15px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” link_font_size_tablet=”16px” link_font_size_phone=”15px” link_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_font_size_tablet=”50px” header_font_size_phone=”45px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_2_font_size_tablet=”40px” header_2_font_size_phone=”28px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_3_font_size_tablet=”30px” header_3_font_size_phone=”26px” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” header_4_font_size_tablet=”28px” header_4_font_size_phone=”23px” header_4_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Do You Have a Question or Need Help?<\/h1>\n

Talk to an experienced immigration lawyer in Tampa.<\/p>\n

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