Screening Potential DACA Requestors for Other Forms of Relief
This Practice Advisory is designed to assist attorneys without significant expertise in immigration law in determining whether individuals seeking Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) might be eligible for immigration benefits that are more lasting and concrete than DACA. The forms of relief discussed in this Practice Advisory include adjustment of status, U and T visas, asylum, special immigrant juvenile status, and more. The appendix includes a questionnaire that may be helpful in ide
Why it matters
Useful as a practitioner-oriented overview from American Immigration Council on Asylum; review the source material for the most current authority and procedure.
Topics
Asylum
Adjustment of status
Consular practice
Special immigrant
VAWA / U / T
Children and SIJS
Forums
Cross-forum
Jurisdictions
National