Employment Authorization With Daca In San Diego
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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.
A recent federal rule change will allow recipients of DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) to sign up for a health plan through Covered California. Eligible DACA recipients can receive financial help if they qualify.
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.
If you leave the United States without permission, you might not be allowed back in, and you could lose your DACA status. you are outside of the United States, you may face challenges re-entering the United States. Border Protection (CBP) officers have the final say on re-entry.
Can DACA recipients fly without REAL ID licenses or ID cards? Yes. At present, non–REAL ID licenses and cards are still acceptable, as are employment authorization documents (EADs) and other items on TSA's list of acceptable identification documents.
The situation surrounding Advance Parole reentries is unpredictable, and even those with valid documentation are being turned away at the border. If you leave the U.S. and are denied entry upon return, you could face serious disruptions to your immigration case and personal life.
Requirements to Apply Be unemployed through no fault of your own. Be physically able and available to work. Be looking for work each week. Be ready and willing to accept work right away.
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients have been authorized to apply for a DL/ID since June 15, 2012, upon presentation of documents issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). DACA approvals by DHS are good for two (2) years.
Form I-765 is the physical document. Form I-766 is an EAD card, which you can keep in your wallet. Both Form I-766 and I-765 are valid EADs. You actually use Form I-765 to apply for your Form 1-766 card.
YES. You may still be eligible for Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits under a few circumstances: My DACA already expired, am I eligible for Disability Insurance? Find out if you are eligible.
