To prepare a successful Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) application, applicants must demonstrate continuous physical presence in the US from June 15, 2007 to the present day. However, because many applicants have kept a low profile, obtaining this documentation can seem like a daunting challenge.

You or a family member/friend should not be discouraged from applying for deferred action because you are nervous about obtaining enough documents to demonstrate your continuous physical presence. Through creativity and consultation, VISANOW has worked with many customers who started with minimal documents and a lot of frustration, and ended with strong evidence of their continuous physical presence and approved DACA applications.

Examples of documents that can demonstrate your continuous physical presence include:

• School records (attendance, registration, report cards, diplomas, certificates, awards, test results).
• Employment records (paystubs, employment letter, employment contract, Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statement).
• Medical records (insurance, vaccinations, visits, dental/orthodontia, pre-natal care).
• Marriage certificate, divorce certificate, children's birth certificates (regarding children: emergency contact information, children's day care receipts).
• Bills: credit card statements; car payments/maintenance/insurance; utility: water, gas, electric; rent; Direct TV/DISH Network; cell phone.
• Bank statements.
• Lease.
• Receipts: purchases (amazon.com purchasing history); wire transfers.
• Community records (sports, volunteer work, church records).
• Flight itineraries/tickets.
• Identity documents issued in US (school ID, gym ID, passport, Consular ID).
• Memberships: gym, video rental, Sam's Club, library.
• Dated photographs.
• Facebook posts, where applicants have "checked in at a location.

To read about other interesting documents that DACA applicants have used, check out this article from ABC News.

In March, USCIS received the lowest number of DACA applications since the program began in August. Having prepared many DACA applications for persons ranging in age who have each had his/her own unique life experiences, we understand that collecting documentation of continuous physical presence can seem like a challenge.

We encourage you to speak to a VISANOW representative about any hesitations you or a family member/friend may have regarding DACA. You or a family member/friend could be just a few months from receiving Deferred Action, a work permit, and a valid social security number!

Take a very important step toward achieving your dreams in the US and contact VISANOW for your free DACA case assessment!

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