Comparison Chart: DACA, California Dream Act, AB 540, and ... - ILRC
Comparison Chart: DACA, California Dream Act, AB 540, and ... - ILRC
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<strong>Comparison</strong> <strong>Chart</strong>: <strong>DACA</strong>, <strong>California</strong> <strong>Dream</strong> <strong>Act</strong>, <strong>AB</strong> <strong>540</strong>, <strong>and</strong> DREAM <strong>Act</strong>Currentstatus oflaw orpolicyDeferred <strong>Act</strong>ion forChildhood Arrivals (<strong>DACA</strong>)Federal DHS policy (not law)announced by the ObamaAdministration<strong>California</strong> <strong>Dream</strong><strong>Act</strong><strong>AB</strong> <strong>540</strong> (<strong>California</strong>) DREAM <strong>Act</strong><strong>California</strong> state law <strong>California</strong> state law Proposed federallawDate ofenactmentDescriptionRequirementsJune 15, 2012 2011 2001 Not yet passedDHS program that will deferthe removal of certain eligibleundocumented youths <strong>and</strong>allow them to apply for workauthorization if they aregranted <strong>DACA</strong>.- Under 31 as of 6/15/12- Entered the US before theage of 16- Continuous residence in theUS from 6/15/07 through6/15/12- Physical presence in the USon 6/15/12- Entry without inspection orlawful immigration statusexpired as of 6/15/12- In school, graduated orobtained a certificate ofcompletion from high school,obtained a GED certificate, orare an honorably dischargedveteran of the ArmedForces/Coast GuardThe <strong>California</strong> <strong>Dream</strong><strong>Act</strong> of 2011 consists oftwo Assembly Bills,<strong>AB</strong> 130 <strong>and</strong> <strong>AB</strong> 131.Together, these billsallow undocumentedstudents to apply for<strong>and</strong> receive privatescholarships (<strong>AB</strong> 130)<strong>and</strong> state financial aid,university grants, <strong>and</strong>community college feewaivers (<strong>AB</strong> 131).Same as <strong>AB</strong> <strong>540</strong>.For Cal Grant, studentmust also meet otherCal Grant eligibilitycriteria.Allows eligiblestudents to pay instatetuition at:- <strong>California</strong>Community Colleges- <strong>California</strong> StateUniversities (CSUs)- Universities of<strong>California</strong> (UCs)- Attended a <strong>California</strong>high school for aminimum of threeyears- Graduated from a<strong>California</strong> high schoolor attained theequivalent (GED or<strong>California</strong> High SchoolProficiency exam)- Student who iswithout lawfulimmigration statusmust file an affidavitwith the college oruniversitystating that he or shehas filed an applicationProposed lawwould legalizethe status ofundocumentedyouth. TheDREAM <strong>Act</strong>st<strong>and</strong>s for theDevelopmentRelief <strong>and</strong>Education ofAlien Minors<strong>Act</strong>. The bill wasfirst introduced in2001.The requirementshave changedwith eachintroduction ofthe bill. Basicrequirements are:- entered the USat the age of 15or younger,- present in theUS for 5 years- graduated fromhigh school orobtained a GED,- under the age of30 (or 35) at thetime of the bill.Immigrant Legal Resource Center, October 2012 | www.ilrc.org
How toApplyBenefitsBarsRisks- Have not been convicted of afelony, significantmisdemeanor, three or moreother misdemeanors, <strong>and</strong> donot pose a threat to nationalsecurity or public safetySubmit to USCIS:- Completed Forms I-821D, I-765, <strong>and</strong> I-765WS- Supporting documentsdemonstrating you meet eachof the eligibility requirements- Two identical passport-stylephotographs- Fee payment of $465- G-1145 (optional)- Protection from removal(deportation) for 2 years- work authorization document- Social security numberConvicted of a felony,significant misdemeanor, threeor more other misdemeanors,<strong>and</strong> do not otherwise pose athreat to national security orpublic safetyTemporary program that maybe terminated at any timeComplete & submitthe 2012-13 <strong>California</strong><strong>Dream</strong> <strong>Act</strong>ApplicationStarting Jan. 2013, the2013-14 <strong>California</strong><strong>Dream</strong> <strong>Act</strong>Application becomesavailable for <strong>AB</strong> 131institutional grants,community college feewaivers, <strong>and</strong> CalGrants for the 2013-14school year.<strong>AB</strong> 130 allowsstudents who meet <strong>AB</strong><strong>540</strong> criteria to applyfor <strong>and</strong> receive privatescholarships for publiccolleges <strong>and</strong>universities.<strong>AB</strong> 131 allowsstudents who meet <strong>AB</strong><strong>540</strong> criteria to applyfor <strong>and</strong> receive statefundedfinancial aidsuch as institutionalgrants, communitycollege fee waivers,Cal Grant <strong>and</strong> ChafeeGrant.to legalize his or herimmigration status, orwill file an applicationas soon as he or she iseligible to do so- Fill out a “<strong>California</strong>Nonresident TuitionExemption Request”- Submit proof of highschool attendance <strong>and</strong>graduation (or itsequivalent)- Turn in form <strong>and</strong>documents to theAdmissions Office orOffice of the Registrarat your college oruniversityAllows eligiblestudents to pay instatetuition at all publiccolleges <strong>and</strong>universities in<strong>California</strong>.The DREAM <strong>Act</strong>has not passed,thus, no one canapply for it.Proposed benefitshave includedlawfulconditionalresidency thatmay lead tolawful permanentresidency <strong>and</strong>citizenship.None None Varies by bill,generallyincludes certaingrounds ofinadmissibility &criminal offensesNo known risks No known risks N/AImmigrant Legal Resource Center, October 2012 | www.ilrc.org
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