If you are currently a DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) recipient and are married to a U.S. citizen or green card holder, you may be eligible for a marriage-based green card of your own. This guide can help you understand your options, based on the most common situations.
Can DACA Recipients be Eligible for an H-1B Work Visa? Yes, in some specific cases. DACA recipients may be eligible for an H-1B visa if they meet certain requirements.
Are DACA Recipients Allowed To Travel To Puerto Rico? Yes, if you have DACA, you should be able to travel from anywhere within the United States to the US territory of Puerto Rico.
What happened: On January 17th, 2025 the 5th Circuit Court once again ruled against DACA, but kept renewals open–for now. This ruling is part of ongoing, deliberate attacks to undermine immigrant communities, limit opportunities, and enable mass deportation.
If DACA renewals are ended, an estimated 1,000 DACA recipients would be forced out of their jobs every week for the next two years. “President Trump is in a unique position to protect DACA and provide Dreamers a pathway to citizenship."
You should be aware that you can work as long as your EAD card remains valid. In other words, you can work until the expiration date of your DACA status. You can get your EAD card extended if you successfully renew your DACA status.
While less common, some DACA recipients explore options like: Diversity Visa Lottery: This program provides a limited number of Green Cards annually to individuals from countries with low immigration rates to the U.S. However, eligibility criteria and the random nature of selection make it a less reliable option.
Switching to an H-1B visa if you're on DACA is not straightforward. But, for now, this appears to be an option until Congress finally provides a path toward permanent residence or citizenship for DACA recipients.
An EAD gives a person legal status to work in the United States but has fewer privileges than a green card. It shows an expiration date (usually one year from date issued) and is renewable. Any alien with a valid Employment Authorization Document (Form I-766 or Form I-688B) can be issued a Social Security number.
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals requestors: To be considered for DACA, you must submit: Form I-821D, Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals; Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization; Form I-765 Worksheet; and.