What documents will I need and how can I get them?

In order to request Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals from the USCIS, you need to collect documents that prove you are eligible. You can get some of these documents from City agencies.

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For more information about which documents are acceptable, download “Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Instructions” from USCIS

Identification
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Find out how to get your Birth Certificate, Social Security Card and Non-Driver State ID.
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School Records
NYC Department of Education (DOE)
If you are a current or former DOE student, you can visit the main office at your current or former school to request the following:

• School ID (current students ONLY)
• Official transcript
• Attendance record
• School registration document
• GED record (if you graduated from or are currently enrolled in NYC Department of Education GED program)

Visit the main office at your current or former school to request these documents. If your school is now closed, you should still go to the building where you last attended school to request these documents. Bring a valid ID (e.g., school photo ID, passport/foreign ID).

New York State Education Department (NYSED)
If If you obtained a GED in New York State through a program outside of the New York City Department of Education, you can request a duplicate transcript or diploma from the New York State Education Department. To learn how to request these records, visit the NYSED website.
 
Note: On Attachment H, the space for Social Security Number can be left blank, or you can enter your GED ID number in that space.

City University of New York (CUNY)
If you are a current or former CUNY student, you can log into the CUNY Student Portal to print an unofficial transcript from your institution. Visit CUNY’s website.

Medical Records
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)
If you received an immunization in New York City, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene may have a record of your immunization on file. This record could be accessed to show that you were present in the United States on a certain date.

To request your immunization record :

1. Download and complete the Immunization Record Request Form
2. Attach a copy of a photo ID (e.g., school ID, passport/foreign ID)
3. Submit the form to DOHMH (instructions on the form)

or e-mail: nycimmunize@health.nyc.gov

NYC Health and Hospitals Corporation (HHC)
If you received health care in a NYC public hospital or clinic, Health and Hospitals Corporation (HHC) can produce a patient report that includes information such as date of visit, types of services provided, medical provider, billing information, or staff may be able to give you a copy of your medical bill or even copies of your original medical records.

To access these documents, visit the hospital and/or outpatient clinic where you received care.  If you need help locating a facility, go to NYC.gov/311 or call 311.  You can request these documents from staff in the patient accounts department, medical records department, or from a financial counselor.  Bring a valid ID (e.g., school photo ID, passport/foreign ID).