DAPA CHECKLIST

Evidence that you are the parent of a United States citizen or Legal Permanent Resident since 11/20/2014:

  • Birth certificate
  • Naturalization certificate
  • Permanent legal resident card

Evidence of continuous physical residence, from 01/01/2010 to the PRESENT, and evidence that you have been present in the United States when the announcement was made known on 11/20/2014 (Must contain your name and the date of issuance of the evidence)

  • Record doctors, hospitals and/or clinics, dentist,
  • University record, school record
  • First communion and/or baptism documents in the United States
  • Utility and public service receipts, telephone bills, cell phone bills, gas, etc.
  • Bank account statements, credit card receipts, remittance receipts
  • Records of the gym, library, or other businesses where you were a customer (costco, laundry...)
  • Warehouse collection receipts
  • Paychecks
  • Copies of envelopes addressed to you with the postage stamp date
  • Records of unions, associations or group memberships with dates
  • Work certificates showing presence at work
  • Travel records
  • Hotel payments
  • Church records confirming membership and attendance
  • Rent payment receipts/rental contract
  • Car registration/insurance/car insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • Loans or mortgages
  • Letters from the school certifying attendance at events, from teachers, coaches
  • sports
  • Taxes

Record of previous contact with the police (arrest, ticket, conviction): IMP CONSULT WITH A LAWYER!

  • Court records (final court disposition)
  • Police reports
  • Results of your criminal check (FBI)

Record of previous cases with immigration. IMP CONSULT WITH A LAWYER!

  • Immigration court record (Notice to appear, deportation order, court summons)
  • Copies of immigration applications that someone has made for you
  • Copy of visa/I-94 if I enter with a visa

Letters of good moral character/good reputation (Not necessary but preferable)

  • From the parish priest/pastor of the church,
  • of boss
  • Teachers or school principal, community organizations
  • Copies of awards, distinctions, community, sporting, cultural or academic honors

IMPORTANT: Please avoid scams and consult only with a reputable Atlanta immigration attorney before submitting your application. This listing is for informational purposes only. It does not provide legal advice and in no way creates an attorney-client relationship between attorney Angélica Tovar-Hastings and anyone reading this flyer.

PRESENTATION POINTS

  • Requirements
    • Have entered the United States before 01/01/2010 and have continuous physical residence since that date
    • Be the parent of a United States citizen or legal permanent resident since 11/20/2014
    • Have had a physical presence in the United States when the announcement was made, on 11/20/2014 and at the time of applying for deferred action
    • Not having legal immigration status when the announcement was made on 11/20/2014
    • Not be a priority for immigration, for example: gang members, or people who have committed visa fraud, and who have committed felonies, or a significant misdemeanor or multiple misdemeanors and not be a threat to the national security or public safety of the States Joined

I CAN'T APPLY NOW, WHAT SHOULD I DO?

  • Gather documents to prove you meet the requirements
  • Save your money, the cost of the application will be $465
  • Don't leave the country
  • Prevent any criminal activity
  • Do not pay anyone to help you now- the application process is not open

DO THEY HAVE TO BE THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS? PREFERABLY

ASK FOR A DISCOUNT BECAUSE WE HAVE ALREADY DONE PART OF THE WORK TO THE LAWYER YOU HIRE!