What is DACA?
DACA stands for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, an immigration policy that conditionally allows certain undocumented individuals who arrived as children to conditionally reside and work in the U.S. provided they meet guidelines for deferred action for a period of two years, subject to renewal. Deferred action is the use of prosecutorial discretion to defer removal action against an individual for a certain period of time. Deferred action does not provide lawful status.
Find the latest DACA updates on the Immigration Legal Resource Center.
View DACA Updates on Immigration Legal Resource Center
DACA Information from United States Citizenship & Immigration Services
Employment
If you are an existing DACA recipient, you may continue to be employed and may continue to use the Employee Authorization Documents (EAD) issued to you until your EAD expires.
If your EAD expires and you are not able to renew it, the CSU will be unable to continue to employ you.
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Travel
If you require assistance with travel, you should consult with our legal counsel.
Immigrants Rising Guide for Undocumented Traveling in California
FAQs
It is recommended you file for renewal 5-6 months before it expires. But you can also renew if your DACA expires in more than 6 months.
Maybe. Initial DACA applications are being accepted, but not approved at this time. Please consult with an immigration attorney to discuss whether it makes sense in your particular case to submit your initial DACA application now.
It depends when your DACA expired. You can only renew your DACA if it has been expired for less than a year. If your DACA has been expired for a year or more, you will need to file your DACA application as an initial request.
Please speak to an immigration attorney as to whether your criminal record makes you ineligible for DACA. Your attorney should be able to advise you on the immigration consequences of criminal arrests and convictions, and if needed, recommend post-conviction relief that may make you eligible for DACA again.
Yes. Undocumented students, with or without DACA, are welcome on our campus and should continue to pursue higher education.
Updated: October 14, 2024