DACA Renewals and Options in Denver
Keeping your DACA current and your options open
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) protects recipients from deportation and allows them to work legally, but the program has been in and out of the courts for years. Staying current on your renewal, and knowing whether you have a more permanent option, matters more than ever.
How we help
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Timely Renewals
File your DACA renewal and work permit on time, ideally 120 to 150 days before your current DACA expires.
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Policy Updates
Explain where the program stands today and what recent court decisions mean for you.
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Green Card Options
Review your history to see whether you qualify for a green card through a U.S. citizen spouse, a family member, or an employer.
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Travel Guidance
Advise on travel, which carries real risk for DACA recipients.
DACA is not a path to a green card on its own
Many DACA recipients have options they don't know about. How you first entered the U.S. is the biggest factor. Some recipients who marry a U.S. citizen can apply for a green card without leaving the country. Others may need to complete the process abroad with a waiver. A careful review of your history is the first step.
Who qualifies for DACA?
USCIS is processing DACA renewals, but it is not approving first-time applications.
To qualify for DACA, you must have:
Been under age 31 on June 15, 2012
Come to the United States before your 16th birthday
Lived in the United States continuously since June 15, 2007
Been physically present in the United States on June 15, 2012, and when you applied
Had no lawful immigration status on June 15, 2012, either because you never had status or because any status or parole you had expired before that date
Be in school, have graduated from high school or earned a certificate of completion or GED, or be an honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces or Coast Guard
No felony convictions, no significant misdemeanor, no more than two other misdemeanors, and no threat to national security or public safety
Meeting these criteria does not guarantee approval, and a criminal record or travel history can complicate a renewal. If you're unsure, talk with an attorney before you file.
Why Choose Ian Rochstein?
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Skilled Expertise
Decades of experience in handling diverse DACA renewal cases.
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Localized Insight
Based in Denver, we’re attuned to the specific challenges and prospects of Colorado’s immigrant community.
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Dedicated Support
We grasp both the emotional and bureaucratic challenges of immigration. Our pledge is to make your journey as seamless as possible.
DACA Frequently Asked Questions
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The program's status has changed repeatedly in the courts. Contact us for an up-to-date answer based on your situation and current rules.
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USCIS recommends filing 120 to 150 days before your current DACA expires. Filing on time helps avoid a gap in your work authorization.
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DACA itself does not lead to a green card, but some recipients qualify through a U.S. citizen spouse, a family member, or an employer. How you first entered the U.S. matters a great deal, so we review your full history.
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Not without advance permission, and even then there are risks. Speak with an attorney before making any travel plans.
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It is the work permit (Employment Authorization Document) issued with DACA. It shows you can work legally in the U.S. and is renewed along with your DACA.
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Possibly. If you entered with a visa or were inspected at the border, you may be able to apply from inside the U.S. If you entered without inspection, the process is usually different. We review your entry history first.
Find out if you have a path beyond DACA
Whether you need to renew on time or want to know if you qualify for a green card, Attorney Ian Rochstein will review your situation and explain your options clearly, in English or Spanish.
Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Hablamos español.