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| Questions and Answers |
Q1: When will USCIS begin accepting applications related to these executive initiatives?
A1: While USCIS is not accepting applications at this time, individuals who think they may be eligible for one or
more of the new initiatives may prepare now by gathering documentation that establishes their:
Azucena Valencia Law expects to begin completing applications for the:
Q2: How many individuals does USCIS expect will apply?
A2: Preliminary estimates show that roughly 4.9 million individuals may be eligible for the initiatives announced by
the President. However, there is no way to predict with certainty how many individuals will apply. USCIS will
decide applications on a case-by-case basis and encourages as many people as possible to consider these
new initiatives. During the first two years of DACA, approximately 60 percent of potentially eligible individuals
came forward. However, given differences among the population eligible for these initiatives and DACA,
actual participation rates may vary.
Q3: Will there be a cutoff date for individuals to apply?
A3: The initiatives do not include deadlines. Nevertheless, Azucena Valencia Law encourages all eligible
individuals to carefully review each initiative and, once the initiative becomes available, make a decision as
soon as possible about whether to apply.
Q4: How long will applicants have to wait for a decision on their application?
A4: The timeframe for completing this new pending workload depends on a variety of factors. USCIS will be
working to process applications as expeditiously as possible while maintaining program integrity and
customer service. Our aim is to complete all applications received by the end of next year before the end of
2016, consistent with our target processing time of completing review of applications within approximately
one year of receipt. In addition, USCIS will provide each applicant with notification of receipt of their
application within 60 days of receiving it.
A1: While USCIS is not accepting applications at this time, individuals who think they may be eligible for one or
more of the new initiatives may prepare now by gathering documentation that establishes their:
- Identity
- Relationship to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident; and
- Continuous residence in the United States over the last five years or more.
Azucena Valencia Law expects to begin completing applications for the:
- Expanded DACA program approximately 90 days after the President’s November 20, 2014, announcement;
and - Deferred action for parents of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (Deferred Action for Parental
Accountability) approximately 180 days after the President’s November 20, 2014, announcement.
Q2: How many individuals does USCIS expect will apply?
A2: Preliminary estimates show that roughly 4.9 million individuals may be eligible for the initiatives announced by
the President. However, there is no way to predict with certainty how many individuals will apply. USCIS will
decide applications on a case-by-case basis and encourages as many people as possible to consider these
new initiatives. During the first two years of DACA, approximately 60 percent of potentially eligible individuals
came forward. However, given differences among the population eligible for these initiatives and DACA,
actual participation rates may vary.
Q3: Will there be a cutoff date for individuals to apply?
A3: The initiatives do not include deadlines. Nevertheless, Azucena Valencia Law encourages all eligible
individuals to carefully review each initiative and, once the initiative becomes available, make a decision as
soon as possible about whether to apply.
Q4: How long will applicants have to wait for a decision on their application?
A4: The timeframe for completing this new pending workload depends on a variety of factors. USCIS will be
working to process applications as expeditiously as possible while maintaining program integrity and
customer service. Our aim is to complete all applications received by the end of next year before the end of
2016, consistent with our target processing time of completing review of applications within approximately
one year of receipt. In addition, USCIS will provide each applicant with notification of receipt of their
application within 60 days of receiving it.
