A 14-year-old policy that protected DACA families just reversed—and leaving the US could now cost you years.
A board decision has reversed a long-standing rule that DACA recipients and their families relied on for over a decade. The reversal means that certain travel or departure from the US could now trigger a reentry bar—effectively locking people out for years.
If you hold DACA status or are a family member of a DACA recipient, this matters. The rule change affects your ability to travel abroad, return to the US, or adjust your immigration status without risking a multi-year ban. Before you book any trip or make any move, consult an immigration attorney who specializes in DACA cases. The stakes are too high to navigate this alone.
Leaving the US could now trigger a reentry bar—locking people out for years.
The timing is critical: if you're considering travel, a green card application, or any status change, get legal advice now. Rules this consequential can shift fast, and being caught off guard could derail years of planning.
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