Catholic Charities Diocese of Monterey
Providing Help, Creating Hope

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals – DACA

Contact:

Call 805-541-9110 for more information

IMPORTANT INFORMATION CLICK HERE to listen to listen to this 2-minute overview including important tips for DACA applicants.

Fee for Service

Individuals who demonstrate that they meet the guidelines below may request consideration of deferred action for childhood arrivals for a period of two years, subject to renewal, and may be eligible for employment authorization.

Those eligible to request consideration of deferred action for childhood arrivals:

1. Were under the age of 31 as of June 15, 2012;
2. Came to the United States before reaching your 16th birthday;
3. Have continuously resided in the United States since June 15, 2007, up to the present time;
4. Were physically present in the United States on June 15, 2012, and at the time of making your request for consideration of deferred action with USCIS;
5. Entered without inspection before June 15, 2012, or your lawful immigration status expired as of June 15, 2012;
6. Are currently in school, have graduated or obtained a certificate of completion from high school, have obtained a general education development (GED) certificate, or are an honorably discharged veteran of the Coast Guard or Armed Forces of the United States; and
7. Have not been convicted of a felony, significant misdemeanor, three or more other misdemeanors, and do not otherwise pose a threat to national security or public safety.

Download the Catholic Charities DACA Process and Application Assistance Flyer complete with preparation workshop schedule.

DACA Process and Application Assistance

Schedule for Deferred Action Application Process Groups/Individual Group Session take place at Catholic Churches in the Diocese Prescreening and Final Application fee – $450
2012 PREPARATION WORKSHOPS 6 – 8pm Sept. 12 Salinas, Sacred Heart Sept. 26 Salinas, St. Mary Sept. 30 King City, St. John Oct. 17 Paso Robles, St. Rose of Lima Nov. 6 Soledad, Our Lady of Solitude	2012 GROUP FINAL APPLICATIONS 9am – 1pm & 3 – 7pm       Oct. 6 Salinas, St. Mary             Nov. 17 Salinas, St. Mary
2013 PREPARATION WORKSHOPS 6 – 8pm Jan. 9 Gonzalez, St. Theodore Feb. 14 Hollister, Sacred Heart Mar. 20 Santa Cruz, Our Lady Star of the Sea April 1 Seaside, St. Francis April 27 Watsonville, Assumption May 7 Salinas, St. Mary June 5 Arroyo grande, St. Patrick July 11 Greenfield, Holy Cross	2013 GROUP FINAL APPLICATIONS 9am – 1pm & 3 – 7pm Jan. 19 Salinas, St. Mary Feb. 23 Salinas, St. Mary     April 6 Salinas, St. Mary     May 18 Salinas, St. Mary     July 20 Salinas, St. Mary

Catholic Charities is a BIA Accredited Agency

Individual appointments at all our offices – $450

Call 831-422-0602 to schedule an appointment.
For an appointment in SLO call 805-541-9120

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