Jobs permits for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients are being affected as renewals are being delayed in Arizona.
DACA protects certain people who came to the United States as children from deportation, provided they meet specific guidelines. The program also grants work authorization.
According to immigrant advocates, actions by the current administration and increased vetting procedures have led to delays in approving work permit renewals for DACA recipients. Advocates said the issue is affecting recipients nationwide, including in Arizona.
Delia Salvatierra, an attorney at Salvatierra Law Group, joined “Arizona Horizon” to discuss the state of DACA work permit renewals in Arizona.
