The Supreme Court has ruled 5-4 that DACA recipients who have maintained lawful presence for 10 or more years qualify for adjustment of status to permanent residency, providing a path to citizenship for 400,000 Dreamers.
The Ruling
Justice Sotomayor wrote that long-term DACA recipients have demonstrated exceptional equities — paying taxes, serving in the military, and contributing to their communities — that satisfy legal standards for permanent relief.
Impact
The ruling affects approximately 400,000 DACA recipients who have held status for over a decade. They can begin applying for green cards immediately.
- 5-4 Supreme Court decision
- 400,000 DACA recipients eligible
- 10+ years lawful presence required
- Green card applications begin immediately
