From DACA to Residency: Paving the Way to Adjust Status in the U.S.
Learn how advance parole provided a DACA recipient the opportunity to adjust her status in the U.S. Discover the process, challenges, and how this pathway can lead to lawful permanent residency
What is DACA Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals?
What happens when an undocumented child is brought to the United States without inspection?
When an undocumented child is brought to the United States without inspection, they may be granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status, however, this status being temporary in nature, may present challenges for their immigration status in their adulthood.
This was the case for Ms. C, a Mexican national with DACA status, who retained DeMine immigration due her inability to adjust her status in the United States after marrying an U.S. citizen.
Our Strategy
In Ms. C’s case, the underlying restraint to changing her status, was no valid record of her entry in the United Stated, thus she needed a way to exit and re-enter the country without being denied at the border.
As a DACA recipient, Ms. C is eligible to apply for advance parole for humanitarian reasons. Thus, based on Ms. C’s many family members who suffered from medical problems in Mexico she has not visited in a while, we applied for advance parole.
Once approved, Ms. C travelled to Mexico and upon her return to the U.S., she was inspected by the immigration officer. With a valid entry and a U.S citizen spouse filing a petition for her, Ms. C became eligible to adjust her status in the U.S.
Through strategic analysis of the law and Ms. C’s case, our firm was able to create a pathway for Ms. C’s legal status. We’re pleased to announce Ms. C is a few months away from being granted lawful permanent residency status.
Ready to take the next step?
Are you a DACA recipient facing challenges with your status? Reach out to DeMine Immigration for guidance. We’re here to support you in finding the best path forward. Schedule a consultation with our experienced team today.
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Indera DeMine, Esq
Ms. DeMine is a resident of Southwest Florida and a solo practitioner located in downtown Fort Myers. Ms. DeMine started her immigration law career immediately after graduating Ave Maria School of Law in 2012. She began working for a local firm in Fort Myers, Florida for almost 4 years. As an immigrant herself, Ms. DeMine has always been passionate about Immigration law and welcomed the opportunity to help her clients navigate the often confusing, immigration process.
