Aisling Irish Community Center
“INNOVATIVE LEGAL SOLUTIONS – PROVEN RESULTS”
291 Broadway, 17th Floor, New York, NY 10007
Tel: (212) 964-9282
Fax: (212) 964-9525
www.nawlaw.com
info@nawlaw.com
990 McLean Ave, Yonkers, New York 10704
Tel: (914) 237 5121
Fax: (914) 237 1723
www.aislingcenter.org
info@aislingcenter.org
EXAMPLES OF DOCUMENTS
TO DEMONSTRATE THAT YOU MEET THE
“DAPA” ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Please note that specific documentary requirements have not yet been released but certain documents are almost always necessary for
immigration cases. These are examples of types of documents that you may be able to use to establish eligibility. All documents not in
English must be translated.
Proof of your Identity
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Passport or national identity document from your country of origin
Birth certificate together with photo identification
School or military ID with photo
Any U.S. government immigration or other document bearing your name and
photo
Proof of your
Relationship as a parent
of a U.S. citizen or LPR
child born on or before
November 20, 2014
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Birth certificate of the child showing date of birth and identifying you as a
parent
Copy of the child’s Green Card
Proof you Continuously
Resided in U.S. since at
least January 1, 2010
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Form I-94/I-95/I-94W showing date of admission
Stamp in passport showing date of admission
Copy of U.S. visa issued prior to January 1, 2010
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Rent receipts or utility bills
Proof of ownership of real estate (e.g., deed to a home)
Proof of security deposit payment(s)
Employment records (pay stubs, W-2 Forms, etc.)
Evidence of training, commendations, or awards received from work
School records (letters, report cards, etc.)
Church records or other official records from a religious entity confirming
participation in a religious ceremony (e.g. baptism, confirmation, wedding, etc.)
Marriage certificates (showing marriage in the U.S.)
Divorce decree(s) if divorced in the U.S.
Birth certificates of children born in the U.S.
Copies of money order receipts (for money sent in or out of the country)
Dental, hospital, medical vaccination records and bills; proof of payment
Mail (cards, invoices, and other dated correspondence) with envelopes/post
cards addressed showing postal stamp dates
Bank records such as bankbooks, statements, cancelled checks
Insurance policies
Automobile registration
Deeds, mortgages, rental agreement contracts
Tax receipts
Military records (Form DD-214 or NGB Form 22)
Proof you did not hold
immigration status in
the U.S. on November
20, 2014
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Form I-94/I-95/I-94W with authorized stay expiration date
Copy of expired visa
Stamp in passport showing date of admission & authorized stay expiration date
Tax history (if
applicable)
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Income tax returns and/or W-2 forms.
Tax Transcripts which can be obtained from your local IRS office (call 1-800829-1040)
Criminal history (if
any)
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Criminal dispositions for every arrest
Certificate of good conduct from local police precinct
Aisling Irish Community Center
“INNOVATIVE LEGAL SOLUTIONS – PROVEN RESULTS”
291 Broadway, 17th Floor, New York, NY 10007
Tel: (212) 964-9282
Fax: (212) 964-9525
www.nawlaw.com
info@nawlaw.com
990 McLean Ave, Yonkers, New York 10704
Tel: (914) 237 5121
Fax: (914) 237 1723
www.aislingcenter.org
info@aislingcenter.org
PLEASE NOTE: MANY OF THE ABOVE DOCUMENTS MAY ALSO APPLY TO APPLICANTS FOR THE “EXPANDED DACA”
PROGRAM AS PROOF OF IDENTITY, CONTINUOUS RESIDENCE/PHYSICAL PRESENCE, AND PROOF OF ENTRY TO THE
U.S. PRIOR TO YOUR 16TH BIRTHDAY
BRIEF SUMMARY OF PRESIDENT OBAMA’S EXECUTIVE ACTION
Expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Relief (DACA)*
Qualifying individuals may request consideration from USCIS for deferred action against removal. Once granted, DACA
provides temporary relief from removal (deportation) from the U.S. for a specified amount of time (unless DACA relief is later
terminated). DACA beneficiaries are also eligible to obtain work authorization. USCIS is expected to begin accepting
applications under the expanded DACA program no later than ninety (90) days after the November 20, 2014, announcement
(i.e., no later than approximately February 20, 2015). The changes under the expanded program include:
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Removal of “under 31” age restriction which will allow applicants of any age to apply if other requirements are met.
DACA relief expanded to 3 year increments and work permits will also be valid for 3 years for all applications and
renewals effective November 24, 2014.
USCIS is also considering extending previously issued 2 year DACA and work authorization approvals to 3 years.
NEW Deferred Action for Parental Accountability (DAPA) Program*
Parents of a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (green card holder) born on or before November 20, 2014 may request
consideration from USCIS for deferred action against removal. Once granted, DAPA provides temporary relief from removal
(deportation) from the U.S. for 3 years (unless DAPA relief is terminated). DAPA beneficiaries are also eligible to obtain work
authorization with 3 year validity. USCIS is expected to begin accepting applications under the new DAPA program no later
than one hundred eighty (180) days after the November 20, 2014, announcement (i.e., no later than approximately May 20,
2015).
*Please note that the exact details have not yet been confirmed. However, the requirements as announced to date are listed on the
next page.
You may be eligible for the newly
expanded DACA program.
*These are some requirements under the current program. Applicants may be
subject to other or additional requirements to be announced.
**Please note that each case is different. We recommend consulting with an
experienced immigration attorney regarding your situation.
You may be eligible for the new DAPA program.
*Please note that each case is different. We recommend consulting with an
experienced immigration attorney regarding your situation.