DREAM Act Portal Forum - View Single Post - Is AOS or getting your residency "easier" when married to a USC if you have DACA?

ffabbess91 · 01-09-2017, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by chopstix

First of all, there is no Dream Act. Dream Act never became a law, Senate/House talked/voted to pass the Dream Act Bill or similar for the past 20 years but did not happen so let's try to use the correct term. DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival) is executive order signed by the President Obama which can be taken away at any time. Especially when the new president is sworn in. It's not a law, it's a temporary action to not deport people like us and allowing us to work, drive etc.

I don't see DACA helping AOS, and you don't need any help once you get married to USC, because you are eligible to AOS as of right. However, since you entered without inspection and I'm guessing you never applied for AP to re-enter. You may need to file I-601 (correct me if I'm wrong, fellow dreamers!) so you don't have to move back to your native country to adjust your immigration status. Unless you are unable to obtain a lawyer, you shouldn't ask questions here because you want to do this right the first time.

I strongly suggest to hire a lawyer. It seems like you're not really sure about your 'status' and 'situation' in the United States. It's your life after all, because we are living in unique situation, unlike other documented folks, you MUST STUDY your rights, situation because at the end of the day no one cares for you as much as yourself. I think the lawyer charges any where from 1,000 to 3,000 for AOS. Please consult with a reputable lawyer near home.

I think he obviously knows he needs professional advice. He is here asking a very simple question whether having DACA speeds up the process. It's actually a good question seeing as how we are already in the system but the answer is no. It's considered a new application, that's why we have to do our biometrics again and have to go thru even more test. You as someone with DACA should at least know what's the name of the program that gave you legal status but that's why you are here. We can only help you with personal situations that we ourselves have gone thru. Ask ANY questions you'd like but before you do make sure you scan this website and read EVERYTHING because there's a chance it's been asked before.