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DACA Attorney in Brownsville
NOTE: As of December 4, 2020, USCIS will only:
- Accept (but not process) first-time requests for consideration of deferred action under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) based on the terms of the DACA policy in effect prior to Sept. 5, 2017;
- Accepting DACA renewal requests based on the terms of the DACA policy in effect before Sept. 5, 2017;
- Accepting applications for advance parole documents based on the terms of the DACA policy in effect before Sept. 5, 2017;
- Extending one-year grants of deferred action under DACA to two years; and
- Extending one-year employment authorization documents under DACA to two years.
Am I Eligible for DACA?
You are eligible for DACA if you meet the following requirements:
- As of June 15, 2012, you were under the age of 31 years old
- You were under the age of 16 when you came to the U.S.
- Have continuously resided in the U.S. from June 15, 2007, to the present date. Some exceptions may apply for humanitarian reasons.
- You were physically present in the U.S. on June 15, 2012
- You were physically present in the U.S. when you made your request for consideration of deferred action with USCIS.
- As of June 15, 2012, had no lawful status
- You are not eligible for DACA if you were convicted of a felony, a significant misdemeanor, or three more other misdemeanors
Why Choose The Law Office of Mauricio Garcia?
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While many firms delegate cases to legal assistants, we guarantee direct communication with an attorney regarding your case.
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With a former judicial law clerk, we bring invaluable insight into federal court proceedings.
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Born and raised in Brownsville, TX, we serve our community in both English and Spanish.
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Our recognitions from Super Lawyers and the National Trial Lawyers affirm our unwavering dedication to legal excellence.
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Get started today with a confidential consultation with a member of our team.
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We offer flexible payment plans, ensuring that financial constraints never obstruct your access to justice.
Client Testimonials
At The Law Office of Mauricio Garcia, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.
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Mauricio was always one text away, and he was always quick to notify us about anything new that came up. My husband's process only took a few months, and thanks to Mauricio, he now has his green card.- N.R.
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He resolved all our doubts and always gave us the support to do everything correctly. Today, Just 7 months after starting the process, we received approval for the Green Card.- Diego B.
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Professional and with the necessary knowledge on the subject.
He had answers to all my questions and was with me through the entire process until the day of my interview, which made me feel much more secure with everything.- Brianda M. -
He was awesome, answered all my questions with a calmness and professionalism that gave me ease every single time. I am beyond grateful for all the work he did for me.- Emma S.
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Mauricio was very professional and kind with the consultation. We could tell that he is a genuine person and wants the best for his clients. Extra recognition for checking in on us. He seems to be one of the best in the area, no doubt.- Derek R.