Employment Rights with DACA
If you intend to work in the U. S., you need to know all about your Employment Rights with DACA. Keep reading and discover more!
As a recipient of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), you will be provided an employment authorization document, this permission is also called EAD or work permit, this document is very important to get opportunities to work in the U.S., including getting new opportunities that were previously not available to you.
But is crucial to keep in mind your employment rights. Employers cannot ask DACA recipients for different work authorization documentation than what is already permitted by Form I-9. In addition, an employer cannot reject work authorization documents because of your citizenship status or national origin.
On the other hand, you need to maintain your DACA status and the employment authorization that comes with it. If you continue to work for an employer after your EAD has expired, you will be working without authorization. That could lead to problems down the road if DACA recipients are granted a path to legal status. Therefore, it’s very important to keep your DACA status renewed.
Can an employer reject me because my work authorization expires in the future?
No, this is a form of employment discrimination.
Do I need a Driver’s License or Social Security number to work in the U. S?
No. Keep in mind that your work permit is an identification to prove your identity and employment authorization in the U.S.
On the other hand, getting a Social Security number and a state driver’s license can be helpful for obtaining other benefits.
When applying for a new job, do I need to tell the employer about DACA or provide some additional information about how I received my work permit?
No. The only thing the employer needs to know is that you have an employment authorization card (EAD). The work permit gives you the right to work.
What is e-Verify and how does it affect me?
Some employers will use the e-Verify system at the time of hire to confirm that their workers have permission to work. The internet-based system uses I-9 information to make this determination.
What is going on with DACA?
On October 31, 2022, the DACA regulations were rescinded and replaced by the 2012 DACA memo. All current grants of DACA and advance parole issued under the 2012 DACA memo remain valid. Applications to renew DACA are now governed by the DACA Rule. Advance parole remains available for DACA holders. If you need help and more information about DACA, contact us! Wizard Visa is ready to attend to you!
Wizard Visa is monitoring the new regulation concerning DACA. If you need information about DACA’s new rules, contact us!
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