A year later, only half of immigrants eligible for deferred action have applied

In order to be eligible for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, a person in this country illegally has to: Have come to the U.S. before age 16; Be under age 30; Have lived here continuously for at least five years; Have not been convicted of a felony, "significant" misdemeanor or three other misdemeanors; and Currently be in school, ... (more)