How many DACA recipients are in Georgia?

Georgia is home to nearly 21,000 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients. 20,610 active DACA recipients lived in Georgia as of March 2020, while DACA has been granted to 25,743 people in total since 2012. As of 2019, 48 percent of DACA-eligible immigrants in Georgia had applied for DACA.

How much does it cost to get into DACA?

Form I-765 is the only form with a fee. Presently, the fee to renew DACA is $495.

What are the main requirements for DACA?

are currently in school, have graduated from high school, have obtained a GED, or have been honorably discharged from the Coast Guard or armed forces; have not been convicted of a felony offense, a significant misdemeanor, or more than three misdemeanors and do not pose a threat to national security or public safety.

Is DACA a path to citizenship?

Unlike the proposed DREAM Act, DACA does not provide a path to citizenship for recipients.

How many US citizens live in Georgia?

10,711,908
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What is DACA Georgia?

DACA blocks recipients, who were brought into the country illegally as children, from deportation and grants renewable two-year work permits for those who met a strict set of criteria, which includes graduating or attending high school and having no felony convictions. More than 20,000 DACA recipients live in Georgia.

How long does it take for DACA to be approved?

within 120 days
USCIS has a stated goal to processing DACA applications within 120 days, but this is far from reality. After filing your DACA application package, your I-821D processing time can take anywhere from 7 to 10 months. This is an approximation. It may be shorter for some and longer for others.

How long is DACA valid for?

One Year
USCIS Guidance Issued August 21, 2020 DACA Grants Will Be Limited to One Year; Previous Two-Year Grants Remain Valid: All requests for DACA and associated employment authorization granted after July 28, 2020 will be for a validity period of one year.