BY APPROVAL Notice dated October 19, 2012, the Nebraska Service Center granted deferred action on Form I-812D and the corresponding employment authorization on Form I-765, valid from October 17, 2012 to October 16, 2014, both filed by a Filipino student on August 21, 2012.

And by Approval Notice dated October 25, 2012, the California Service Center likewise granted deferred action and employment authorization valid from October 25, 2012 to October 24, 2014, filed by another Filipino youth on September 13, 2012.

Both clients whose names are withheld to protect their privacy are represented by the Author. Both clients did not receive any Request For Evidence (RFE), nor were they interviewed by USCIS in Los Angeles.

Documents submitted by first filipino client

Aside from his birth certificate, expired Filipino passport, United States visa with copy of Form I-94 (Departure Record), Form I-94 for H-4 status, the first Filipino male submitted the following documents: a) College transcripts; b) College student I.D.; c) College registration services-grades/advising transcript; d) Immunization Record; e) Request for Live Scan; f) Healthcare Provider Card; g) Xbox.com billing contact information; h) Telephone call history and statements; i) Bistro liaison reservation e-mail; j) Airline Flight confirmation e-mail; k) College Online Registration; l) Fitness membership contract; m) Restaurant reservation; n) Current passport; o) High School transcript; and p) High School Diploma.

Documents submitted by second Filipino client

Aside from his expired Filipino passport, United States visa with copy of Form I-94 (Departure Record), Form I-94 for H-4 status, the second Filipino submitted the following documents: a) High School basketball team schedule; b) High School basketball team picture; c) Certificate of Accomplishment; d) High School transcript; e) High School Identification card; f) College transcript; g) College Student account summary and daily schedule; h) College identification card; i) High School diploma; j) Facebook pictures; k) Restaurant bill payment; l) Facebook status with Disney annual report; m) College student detail schedule; n) Fitness attendance letter with gym identification card; and o) High School Diploma.

Sufficient documentary evidence on daca requirements

Both Filipino youth came to the United States when they were under 16 years of age. Both continuously resided in the United States from June 15, 2007 to June 15, 2012, and were present in the United States on June 15, 2012.

Both graduated from high school in Los Angeles County. Both were not convicted of any felony, nor misdemeanor. And both were under 30 years of age on June 15, 2012.

All the eligibility requirements for deferred removal action were met by both Filipino youth, as shown by their documentary evidence.

Thus, they can now apply for social security number with the Social Security Administration and for driver’s license with the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

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Roman P. Mosqueda has practiced criminal defense and Immigration law for over 20 years. He is a long-time member of the California Public Defenders Association. , and trained as a prosecutor with the Los Angeles City Attorney under the Trial Advocacy Program of the Los Angeles County Bar Association. He is also a volunteer, State-Bar trained arbitrator on attorney’s fees dispute resolution. Send comments or inquiries to [email protected] , or call (213) 252-9481 for free consultation appointment, or visit his website at www.mosquedalaw.com