Papers and questions for your DACA screening
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Papers and questions for your DACA screening
Papers that show who you are (copies, keep the originals)
- Passport, birth certificate or consular ID
- Any school ID with a photo
Papers that show when you came and that you stayed
- School records, report cards, diplomas or a GED
- Medical or vaccine records, church records, leases, bills or bank records with dates
- Anything that shows you were here on June 15, 2012
Your history (be honest with your lawyer, it helps you)
- Any arrest, ticket, charge or court paper, even as a minor or if it was dismissed
- Any trip outside the U.S., with dates
- Any past immigration papers, notices or court dates
- Any past DACA approval and the date it ended
Questions to ask
- Do I meet every DACA rule?
- Should I file now or wait? What are my risks?
- Do I qualify for anything else, like a green card through family or a visa for crime victims?
- What will this cost, and is your help free?
From DACA First Time. Facts checked October 21, 2026. Free information, not legal or medical advice.