New Deferred Action Process for Young People June 15, 2012 by Thomas Geygan Deferred Action Process for Young People Who Are Low Enforcement Priorities August 15, 2012 is the first day to file If you submit now, your application will be rejected. The Secretary’s directive gives USCIS 60 days to create a process to accept these requests and they are unable to accept requests at this time Requirements Have come to the United States under the age of sixteen; Have continuously resided in the United States for at least five years preceding June 15, 2012 and are present in the United States on June 15, 2012; Currently be in school, have graduated from high school, have obtained a general education development certificate, or are honorably discharged veterans of the Coast Guard or Armed Forces of the United States; Have not been convicted of a felony offense, a significant misdemeanor offense, multiple misdemeanor offenses, or otherwise pose a threat to national security or public safety; Not be above the age of thirty. What to do now Start gathering information to prove the requirements above. Start putting together an original birth certificate with translation if required. School records showing currently in school, having graduated or has a GED certificate.Gather school and other records to show having continuously resided in the United States as required above, For Updated Information First Name * Last Name * Email * Send me more information Share: