Hello,

I am hoping someone here can offer some info/experience on Applying for permanent residency based on employment when on DACA. I hava DACA since 2012 and have been working for the same company since 2013. They and I wanted to apply for me via the Petition for Alien workers. However, after talking to one of the lawyers, he advised us not to because it will be too risky for me and for the company, given that I didnt have a status from when i turned 18 (in 2004) until 2012 when i was able to get DACA. He said that because of that I would be subject to the 3-10 year ban if i try to apply despite the fact that I came here with a visa and checked in. Does anyone know if this is true? I thought they 3-10 year applied when you come here unchecked (through the border).