Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

Centro de Información offers legal assistance and information regarding DACA. DACA recipients receive permission to live and work in the U.S. for two years (may be renewed). DACA recipients may apply for a social security number and in most states a driver's license. DACA recipients may apply for permission to travel abroad.

Date of Last Formal Update

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211 Metro Chicago

Physical Address

1645 West Irving Park Road, Suite 100, Hanover Park, IL 60133

Hours

Mon 9:00am - 5:00pm; Tue 9:00am - 5:00pm; Wed 9:00am - 5:00pm; Thu 9:00am - 5:00pm; Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm; Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 5:00pm

Application process

Call to schedule an appointment with an immigration counselor

Eligibility

Must have arrived in the U.S. below the age of 16 OR be under 31 years old before June 15, 2012 OR be physically present in June 15th, 2012 OR have been living in the U.S. since June 15th, 2007 to present OR be currently in school or graduated from a High School or GED program in the U.S. AND cannot represent a threat to National Security or public safety

Languages

Spanish

English

Service area

United States

Agency info

Centro de Información

Centro de Información provides bilingual information, advocacy, and referral at their locations in Elgin, Carpentersville, and Hanover Park for more than 7,000 immigrants every year. Centro serves mostly low-income, Hispanic immigrants residing in the greater Fox Valley area, but welcomes clients of any nationality from surrounding counties and states.