US: Mistakes made by DACA recipients that put them at risk of deportation

Young immigrants protected under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program in the United States face the risk of deportation due to minor infractions. Errors made on immigration forms or old traffic violations are sufficient to expose these individuals to deportation proceedings.

The affected youth arrived in the United States as children and have established their lives in the country. Despite having complied with the requirements of the program, these procedural mistakes and minor legal issues put their continued residency at risk.