Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Statistics - 53,273 Applications Approved as of 11/15/12

The table below shows the most recent statistics related to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) process. The figures are based on data gathered from August 15, 2012 to November 15, 2012. It shows that as of Nov. 15, 2012, 308,935 people applied, and 53,273 applications have already been approved.


 Based on the data, there had been zero (0) case reviews done and zero (0) case approvals made in the month of August. However, there had been 1,707 approvals in September, 26,908 approvals in October and 24,658 approvals in November. 

Moreover, data show that majority of the DACA candidates are from Mexico, with at least five times more candidates than the next country, El Salvador.

The current DACA processing time will take 4 to 6 months according to USCIS Director Alejandro Mayorkas. 


If you believe that you qualify for DACA or have questions related to DACA,
please do not hesitate to contact our office.

Sharlene Mae Bagon, Esq.
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West Hills, CA 91307
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