Can You Travel Abroad As A Daca Recipient?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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DACA recipients can travel abroad temporarily if they want to, but they need advance parole or a travel authorization to be able to do so

. On December 4, 2020, there was a federal court order where a judge directed the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to accept the DACA travel authorizations.

Can DACA recipients travel to Europe?


DACA and TPS students may apply for advance parole to seek permission to travel abroad temporarily and apply for admission to the U.S. upon their return

. Individuals with pending adjustment of status applications who have also applied for advance parole, can also travel abroad while their application is pending.

Are DACA recipients allowed to fly?

Can DACA recipients fly without REAL ID licenses or ID cards? Yes. At present,

non–REAL ID licenses and cards are still acceptable

, as are employment authorization documents (EADs) and other items on TSA’s list of acceptable identification documents.

Can I go to Hawaii if I have DACA?


A DACA recipient can travel to Hawaii from the mainland

and come back safely with EAD.

Can DACA recipients travel outside the US 2021?


USCIS will only grant advance parole for travel outside the United States to DACA recipients

pursuant to the new guidance, which provides for a determination that parole is for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit. In other words, persons with DACA status can’t travel for any reason.

Can a person with DACA travel to Mexico?

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (“DACA”) recipients may sometimes have an urgent need to travel outside of the United States. If this is you, you may have wondered if travel outside of the U.S. is possible for you while in DACA status. The answer is

yes!

Can DACA recipients marry for citizenship?

If you are currently a DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) recipient and are married to a U.S. citizen or green card holder,

you may be eligible for a marriage-based green card of your own

.

Can DACA recipients join the military 2021?

A: No, DACA recipients are technically still undocumented immigrants, and thus,

cannot currently join the military

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Can DACA recipients travel to Puerto Rico 2022?

Currently:

It is lawful for people with valid DACA status to travel to Puerto Rico and return

. Advice: take your DACA paperwork and passport and make sure to keep records of your itinerary and pertinent study-related documents with you in your carry-on.

Can DACA recipients apply for Green Card 2021?


Yes, it is possible for DACA recipients to apply for a green card if they meet the lawful entry requirement

. If you’ve entered the U.S. lawfully with Advance Parole or if you first entered with a valid visa, you may meet the green card eligibility requirement.

Can I fly to Alaska with DACA?

Therefore, if you are a DACA recipient,

you should not travel to or from a U.S. territory, Alaska, or Hawaii

.

Can I cross checkpoint with DACA 2021?

For now, Martinez advises DACA recipients

not to cross checkpoints or ports of entry unless it’s an emergency

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Can DACA go to the Bahamas?

In order to be approved for DACA, your reason will have to be educational, humanitarian, or for employment purposes.

The DHS will not approve advance parole for DACA recipients who suddenly felt like taking a trip to the Bahamas

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Can DACA join the army?

The short answer is YES.

Immigrants, including DACA recipients, can be drafted to enroll into the armed forces

. United States law requires all male individuals between the ages of 18 and 25 to register with the Selective Service System.

How long does it take a DACA to become a citizen?

The process takes about

7-15 months

and will cost $725.

Is DACA considered permanent resident?

Persons under the DACA Program have permission to work in the U.S. and are given Social Security numbers. Persons under the DACA Program have a card, much like the Permanent Resident Card, however, the card confirms that they are allowed to work and not be deported, only for a period of two years.

Can I change my last name with DACA?

Can a dreamer apply for citizenship?


The American Dream and Promise Act allows Dreamers who have maintained lawful permanent resident status for five years to apply to become U.S. citizens

. It will provide much-needed stability to young people and their families nationwide—including those who are already permanent residents or citizens.

Can DACA be firefighters?

CITIZENSHIP: U.S. Citizenship is not required to apply. However, candidates must have the the proper status (green card, work visa, etc.) to work legally in the United States of America.

LAFD does not sponsor work visas, green cards, or DACA

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Can DACA recipients travel to Puerto Rico?

Puerto Rico is a US territory, thus,

a DACA recipient may fly domestically anywhere with a valid state ID and a DACA proof, provided that plane does not connect anywhere abroad

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Timothy Chehowski is a travel writer and photographer with over 10 years of experience exploring the world. He has visited over 50 countries and has a passion for discovering off-the-beaten-path destinations and hidden gems. Juan's writing and photography have been featured in various travel publications.