DACA Education Guidelines
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TEXAS ALTERNATIVE HOME SCHOOL, DACA, AND YOU
Texas Alternative Home School (TAHS) exceeds the DACA Education Guidelines below as a Texas state law compliant, nontraditional, private, secondary school. When students enroll, they are issued a VOE (verification of enrollment) declaring that they are currently enrolled. Visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website for more information. If you want to earn your Texas state law-compliant high school diploma and official transcript, contact TAHS today to get started!
The Guidelines For Requesting Daca
YOU MAY REQUEST CONSIDERATION OF DACA IF YOU:
- Were under the age of 31 as of June 15, 2012
- Came to the United States before reaching your 16th birthday
- Have continuously resided in the United States since June 15, 2007, up to the present
- Were physically present in the United States on June 15, 2012, and at the time of making your request for consideration of deferred action with USCIS
IF YOU ALSO HAD NO LAWFUL STATUS ON JUNE 15, 2012, WHICH INCLUDES:
- Never had a lawful immigration status on or before June 15, 2012*
- Any lawful immigration status or parole that you obtained prior to June 15, 2012, had expired as of June 15, 2012
- Are currently in school
- Have graduated or obtained a certificate of completion from high school
- Have obtained a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
- Are an honorably discharged veteran of the Coast Guard or Armed Forces of the United States
- Have not been convicted of a felony, a significant misdemeanor, three or more other misdemeanors, and do not otherwise pose a threat to national security or public safety.
* Please review DACA FAQ 18 if you are currently in a lawful immigration status.
What Is DACA
On June 15, 2012, the Secretary of Homeland Security announced that certain people who came to the United States as children and meet several guidelines may request consideration of deferred action for a period of two years, subject to renewal. They are also eligible for work authorization. Deferred action is a use of prosecutorial discretion to defer removal action against an individual for a certain period of time. Deferred action does not provide lawful status.
Education and Military Service Guidelines
Your school or military status at the time of requesting DACA |
Meet education or military service guidelines for DACA |
I graduated from:
Or
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Yes |
| I am currently enrolled in school. | Yes |
| See the Education section of the FAQs for a full explanation of who is considered currently in school. | Yes |
| I was in school but dropped out and did not graduate. I am not currently in school and am not an honorably discharged veteran of the Coast Guard or Armed Forces of the U.S. | No |
| I am an honorably discharged veteran of the Coast Guard or Armed Forces of the U.S. | Yes |
Earn Your State Law-Compliant High School Diploma!
There are many reasons why you might not have completed your high school courses and graduated. No matter the reason, however, we’re here to help you complete your credits, earn your Texas state law-compliant diploma, and an official transcript. At Texas Alternative Home School, we strive to help you find the right solution for your schedule and needs. Be sure to check out the locations we offer for in-person enrollment or learn more about our virtual correspondence option! Contact our team for more information.
Why Choose TAHS?
You want to earn your high school diploma and we want to help! Whether you want to enroll at one of our in-person locations or take advantage of our virtual correspondence option, you’ll get the help you need to complete your high school credits. Contact us today to learn more about earning your high school diploma and official transcript!
Texas Alternative Home School
Traditional high school isn’t right for everyone. No matter your reason for leaving high school, we offer the opportunity to complete your credits and earn your state law-compliant high school diploma. Not sure which courses you need to take or how many credits you need to earn? Contact us today for help finding the right educational course for you!
