Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Fund

The Deferred Action Waiver Fund (otherwise known as DACAF) is a fund set up to award undocumented activists with a scholarship to cover the fee associated with applying for Deferred Action. The Department of Homeland Security has set this fee at $465. We recognize that many of the activists we work with on a daily basis do not have the financial means to apply for Deferred Action and so this fund will try to meet the needs of these activists. In addition to trying to provide as many scholarships to directly cover the filing DACAF will also partner with qualified immigration attorneys and advocates to identify pro-bono services to assist activists in filing their applications. Why has DreamActivist Established this Fund? There are several reasons that we have decided to establish this fund, with its specifications. First, there is no end to the need in our community for this type of resource. We also recognize that DACA is only one very small step and that continued organizing on a massive scale is necessary for us to win the changes that are truly necessary in our immigration system. Therefore, we need to provide resources to the people that are actively engaged in this organizing. It takes time and resources that could otherwise be devoted to working or applying for other forms of financial assistance and we need to support our migrant rights organizers. Who is eligible for the Fund? You are eligible for this fund if you are an active migrant rights organizer, and if you qualify for deferred action as laid out by the Department of Homeland Security. How will winners be selected? Each month, as funds permit it, we will select two winners. In order to be considered you must submit an application to daca@dreamactivist.org. Your application entails a brief story of yourself, a picture and a summary of some related work youve undertaken in the last year. Please submit the attached application if you would like to be considered. Your organizing work for migrant rights will be the most strongly considered factor in the selection process. Is there a deadline for submissions? Nope. No deadline. As long as youve been active, qualify for deferred action and can write a good story then you are in the running. The selections are ongoing, as applications are ongoing and we recognize that the need will only grow as youth become aware of the program and prepare their applications.

Send your completed DACA Fund application to DACA@DREAMACTIVIST.ORG

If I am not selected do I need to re-submit my application? Nope. Once you submit an application you are in the running for good. You can always double check with us to make sure we received your form. Where can I send my application? Send everything to daca@dreamactivist.org. Well try to confirm receiving your submission but if we dont feel free to shoot us another email asking the status. Who runs this DACA fund? We do. This is a completely volunteer run effort so if you want to help out give us a shout! How can I help? This fund is run purely on donations from supporters. One big way to help out is by making a donation at http://action.dreamactivist.org/dacafund or via paypal to admin@dreamactivist.org What is Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals? A program announced by Janet Napolitano, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, which seeks to defer deportation of select undocumented youth. If eligible deferred action could also provide youth with a work authorization. In order to be eligible for this program you need to file USCIS form I-821D and I-765, along with supporting documentation. You may request consideration of deferred action for childhood arrivals if you: Were under the age of 31 as of June 15, 2012; Came to the United States before reaching your 16th birthday; Have continuously resided in the United States since June 15, 2007, up to the present time; Were physically present in the United States on June 15, 2012, and at the time of making your request for consideration of deferred action with USCIS; Entered without inspection before June 15, 2012, or your lawful immigration status expired as of June 15, 2012; Are currently in school, have graduated or obtained a certificate of completion from high school, have obtained a general education development (GED) certificate, or are an honorably discharged veteran of the Coast Guard or Armed Forces of the United States; and Have not been convicted of a felony, significant misdemeanor, three or more other misdemeanors, and do not otherwise pose a threat to national security or public safety.

Where can I find a DACA application? You can find all the forms along with instructions on the USCIS website: http://www.uscis.gov/i-821D *If you need an attorney we have a list of trustworthy attorneys here: http://www.dreamactivist.org/attorneydaca/

Send your completed DACA Fund application to DACA@DREAMACTIVIST.ORG

Application to Apply for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Fund

Name (or nickname if you prefer): ________________________________ Cell-Phone: ___________________________ City: _______________________ State: _____________ Country of Origin: ____________________________ Facebook: __________________________

E-mail: _______________________________ Twitter: _________________

Have you been active with migrant rights at least 40 hours over the course of the last year? ______________ Yes/No Are you eligible for deferred action as laid out by DHS? _______________ Yes/No

Tell us your story and why you are involved with migrant rights. Please note, even if you are not selected as a winner, we may publish any submitted work on our blog. You can submit a simple story or some type of creative writing. All submissions should be around 300 to 500 words.

Send your completed DACA Fund application to DACA@DREAMACTIVIST.ORG