The Obama Administration announced today that it will grant deferred action to certain young people. They announced that effective immediately, young people who are between the ages of 15-30 will qualify for deferred action and will be able to apply for work authorization. It will be granted for a 2 year period and can be renewed every 2 years.

The requirements to qualify for deferred action are as follows: 1. residency in the United States for more than 5 years; 2. came to the United States prior to the age of 16; 3. they are currently in school or have graduated from High School; 4. they have not been convicted of a felony or multiple misdemeanors; 5. they are younger than 30 years of age.