Requirements for Deferral
- Must be younger than 31 as of 6/15/12
- Must have entered US before the age of 16
- Must have been in US for 5 continuous years
- Must be At Least 15 years old
- NO serious criminal history
- Must be US high school graduate, earned GED, served in US military, or be enrolled in school or enrolled in a GED program
- Must pass government background check
- If you have a current or prior deportation or removal case you may be eligible for deferred action – talk to an expert
USCIS (US Immigration and Citizenship Services) is directed to begin implementing this process within 60 days of the June 15, 2012 memorandum.