Earlier this week, USCIS published new data regarding total DACA
requests made to the federal agency. The data show that the DACA program
is being used across the country by many young foreign nationals
seeking to to enter a legal means to remain in the United States.
According to USCIS, between August 15, 2012 and May 31, 2013, a total of
520,157 DACA requests have been accepted for processing, 507, 301
biometric services appointments have been scheduled, 365,237 requests
have been approved, and 3,816 requests have been denied.
DACA stands for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrives. This program was
signed into law by President Obama on June 15, 2012, and allows for
deferred action for certain undocumented young people who came to the
U.S. as children and have pursued education or military service here.
