QTNA: Must I receive a high school diploma to get DACA?

QTNA
Written By Tatiauna Holland

Questions that Need Answers (QTNA): Must I receive a high school diploma to get DACA?

Short Answer: Not necessarily. In order to receive Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals or DACA the applicant must currently be enrolled in school, have graduated or obtained a certificate of completion from high school, have obtained a general education development (GED) certificate, or are an honorably discharged veteran of the Coast Guard or Armed Forces of the United States (in addition to fulfilling the other requirements for DACA).

This means an applicant for DACA is not required to have obtained a high school diploma before DACA is awarded. The individual can be currently pursuing a high school degree. Alternatively, the applicant could pursue or have obtained his or her GED.

It is important to remember that the educational requirement for DACA is only part of establishing eligibility. A DACA recipient must fulfill certain age, physical presence, criminal record requirements as well. 

If you have specific questions about DACA or would like to know if you are eligible for Consideration for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, it is highly recommended to consult an experienced immigration attorney.

Houston DACA Attorney

The aforementioned information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to serve as legal advice. For more information about DACA eligibility, the application process, and more, contact the Holland Law Firm, PLLC at (832) 328-7877 or submit an online.

The Holland Law Firm, PLLC is a full-service immigration law firm with offices in the Greenspoint area of Houston, Texas.

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References:

USCIS Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

 

 

Tatiauna Holland

Tatiauna Holland is the owner and the managing attorney of the Holland Law Firm, PLLC, a boutique law firm based in Houston, Texas, that focuses primarily on immigration and real estate law.

In the last 5 years, Tatiauna Holland has represented over a hundred clients in Federal Immigration Court, Texas State civil and criminal court, and administrative hearings in a range of matters, including asylum and torture claims, permanent resident and naturalization matters, misdemeanor and felony offenses, and more.

Awards and Recognitions

Attorney Holland has garnered significant recognition for her legal advocacy and professionalism, including:

2018 Top Immigration Attorneys Texas, American Institute of Legal Counsel

2018 Top 40 Under 40 Black Lawyers, The National Top 100 Black Lawyers, Finalist

2018 Rising Star in Immigration Law, The American Institute of Legal Advocates, Finalist

2017 Top Immigration Attorneys Texas, American Institute of Legal Counsel

Why immigration and real estate law?

While the two practice areas seemingly don’t mix, Attorney Holland’s motivation in the practice of law is the defense and the protection of underserved communities—-immigrants and individuals facing extreme hardship.

Tatiauna Holland’s primary practice areas include the following:

Family-Based Immigration

Deportation and Removal Defense

Citizenship and Naturalization

Asylum

DACA, U-Visa, Temporary Protected Status (TPS)

Foreclosure Defense

Eviction Defense

and More

Tatiauna Holland obtained her Juris Doctorate from Southern University Law Center and her Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs from the University of New Orleans. Ms. Holland is an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, the daughter of two U.S. Air Force veterans, and a native of Shreveport, Louisiana.

https://www.hollandimmigrationlaw.com
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