DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) What to Know about DACA Being Deemed Unlawful

I realize you would like to receive updated information on DACA... <p>DACA was deemed "illegal" on July 16, 2021, by a court in Texas. The court ruling prevented the approval of additional applications for the scheme. This does not impact existing DACA participants. Renewals are still being given. <p>A permanent injunction has prohibited U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services from approving the first Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals petitions as of July 16, 2021. The ruling, granted by a federal court, permits existing DACA participants to preserve their deferred action and accompanying job permission.