Editor’s note: The subject of this story requested to be identified by his first name only due to fears his DACA status could be threatened depending on the results of the U.S. presidential election.
When he applied in 2013, Erick met the criteria of having been under the age of 31 as of June 15, 2012; come into the U.S. before the age of 16; continuously lived in the U.S. since June 15, 2007; been physically present and having no lawful immigration status in the U.S. on June 15, 2012 and at the time of application; been enrolled in school and without criminal history.
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