IRC Receives Grant to support Dreamers!

Did you know...

• Over 800,000 individuals have received DACA since 2012?

• The average age of a DACA recipient is 28?

• The majority of DACA recipients participate in the labor force, contributing an estimated $13.3 billion annually?

• The Majority of DACA recipients work in industries such as healthcare, business services, and education?

• Nearly 40% of DACA recipients are married  and nearly 50% have US born children?

There is no doubt that DACA recipients are deeply rooted in our society, contributing through their lives, education and careers to make our communities stronger. It is an ongoing concern that DACA recipients still face the possibility of deportation. 

The IRC is excited to announce that we have been chosen to receive a grant that allows us to offer 60 free consultations for DACA recipients to renew their DACA. In addition, the grant includes covering the cost for each Dreamer's government filing fee of $495. For a young immigrant, the renewal process can seem pointless as Congress seems to have no appetite to create a pathway to citizenship for these Dreamers. Additionally, to continue to renew every two years to the tune of $495, may also seem insurmountable. We are thrilled to be able to allay fears and frustrations by offering this service to our immigrant neighbors for free! If you know someone who needs to renew their DACA, they can register for an appointment on our new Acuity system here: ircsgv.as.me 

*The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program was created under former president Barack Obama, to protect eligible young adults who were brought to the U.S. as children from deportation and to provide them with work authorization for temporary, renewable periods.