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Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

Last Updated: | Press Releases

Statement of Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas on the Biden-Harris Administration’s Actions to Keep American Families Together

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas issued a statement on the Biden-Harris Administration’s actions to keep American families together and to streamline a pathway for Dreamers to access waivers relating to high-skilled labor visas for which they are qualified.

Last Updated: | Fact Sheets

Fact Sheet: DHS Announces New Process to Promote the Unity and Stability of Families

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced actions to promote family unity in the immigration process, consistent with the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to keeping families together.

Last Updated: | Press Releases

Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on the 12th Anniversary of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Policy

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement on the 12th anniversary of the creation of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy.

Last Updated: | Blog

Renueve su DACA lo Antes Posible

El 13 de mayo de 2024, el Defensor del Pueblo del Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración (CIS Ombudsman) envió este mensaje a grupos de interés sobre la renovación de Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia (DACA) lo antes posible.

Last Updated: | Blog

Renew Your DACA as Early as Possible

On May 13, 2024, the Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) sent out a stakeholder message on renewing your Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) as early as possible.

Last Updated: | Press Releases

Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on the U.S. District Court Ruling on DACA

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released a statement regarding the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas ruling on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).

Last Updated: | Press Releases

Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on the 11th Anniversary of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Policy

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement on the 11th anniversary of the creation of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy.

Last Updated: | Press Releases

Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on President Biden’s Plan to Expand Health Coverage for DACA Recipients

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement following President Biden’s announcement to expand health coverage for DACA recipients.

Last Updated: | Press Releases

Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on Ruling by the Southern District of Texas on DACA

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas issued the following statement following the today’s ruling by the Southern District of Texas on DACA

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Declaración del secretario Mayorkas sobre el fallo de la Corte de Apelaciones del 5to Circuito sobre DACA

El secretario de Seguridad Nacional Alejandro N. Mayorkas emitió la siguiente declaración sobre el fallo en el caso sobre DACA