Does marriage affect DACA?
As long as you’re married to a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident (green card holder), you can apply for a green card as a DACA recipient. The application process will differ slightly depending on your spouse’s immigration status and whether you came into the United States lawfully or unlawfully.
Can DACA denial be appealed?
According to USCIS policy, you generally cannot appeal a denial decision or file a motion for USCIS to reopen or reconsider your DACA renewal denial. However, in certain instances where the denial is because of a USCIS administrative error, you can submit a service request for USCIS to look into your case.
What do I need to do to adjust my DACA status?
An individual with DACA who has a lawful entry and that has married a U.S. citizen may generally file an adjustment of status application. The principal form is Form I-485, Application to Adjust Status .
Can a DACA recipient apply for a marriage green card?
If you have a travel permit (officially called an “Advance Parole Travel Document”): You may be able to leave the United States, return legally (“with inspection”), and then apply for a marriage-based green card from within the United States.
Can a DACA recipient apply for a boundless visa?
If you have entered the United States illegally more than once: You may be permanently barred from re-entering the United States, with no possibility of a waiver. Boundless can help most DACA recipients who are married to U.S. citizens and entered the United States with a valid visa.
What happens if you get a DACA waiver?
Approval of this waiver, helps a DACA recipient (or any undocumented person) avoid the risk of being stuck outside of the United States. Generally, the applicant with an approved waiver will depart the U.S., attend the consular interview in their country of origin, and return to the U.S. soon after.
An individual with DACA who has a lawful entry and that has married a U.S. citizen may generally file an adjustment of status application. The principal form is Form I-485, Application to Adjust Status .
If you have a travel permit (officially called an “Advance Parole Travel Document”): You may be able to leave the United States, return legally (“with inspection”), and then apply for a marriage-based green card from within the United States.
If you have entered the United States illegally more than once: You may be permanently barred from re-entering the United States, with no possibility of a waiver. Boundless can help most DACA recipients who are married to U.S. citizens and entered the United States with a valid visa.
Approval of this waiver, helps a DACA recipient (or any undocumented person) avoid the risk of being stuck outside of the United States. Generally, the applicant with an approved waiver will depart the U.S., attend the consular interview in their country of origin, and return to the U.S. soon after.