Deferred Action

Effective August 15, 2012, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) began accepting applications for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. Certain individuals, who meet specific guidelines, can request deferred action from USCIS and may be eligible for work authorization.

The criteria for consideration for deferred action include:

Was under the age of 31 as of June 15, 2012
Came to the United States before reaching 16th birthday;
Has continuously resided in the United States since June 15, 2007, up to the present time;
Was physically present in the United States on June 15, 2012, and at the time of making request for consideration of deferred action with USCIS
Entered without inspection before June 15, 2012, or lawful immigration status expired as June 15, 2012
Is currently in school, has graduated or obtained a certificate of completion from high school, has obtained a general education development (GED) certificate, or is an honorably discharged veteran of the Coast Guard or Armed Forces of the United States
Has not been convicted of a felony, significant misdemeanor, three or more other misdemeanors, and do not otherwise pose a threat to national security or public safety.

Based on the criteria listed above, PUSD students born after June 15, 1981 may be eligible for consideration for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. Additionally, applicants must be at least 15 years of age or older at the time of filing.

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will accept the following documentation for the above criteria:

School records (transcripts, report cards, etc.) from the school currently attending or attended, showing the name(s) of the school(s) and periods of school attendance and the current educational or grade level.
U.S. high school diploma or certificate of completion;
Any other relevant document.

The District can provide an Enrollment History Report to students applying for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. The Enrollment History Report provides the following information that could be used in support of the criteria required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

Student Name
Date of Birth
Address
Schools and Years of Attendance
Grade Level

If you need proof of graduation

If you need proof of graduation please request high school transcripts. High school transcripts or Enrollment History in PUSD are $5.00 each. Fees are payable by money order only. Make money orders payable to PUSD. See the link below for “Obtain a Transcript”.

For questions or verification of GED completion, please call our Adult Education Office at (562) 602-8080.

For current PUSD students, please request Enrollment History Reports from school of attendance.

Deferred Action Form

Include a copy of valid photo identification. The only forms of acceptable identification by the Paramount Unified School District Student Records Office are:

Any state Department of Motor vehicles Identification Card
Driver’s License
Consular I.D.
Passport.

If you do not have a valid state issued ID, we will accept a copy of any of your Paramount Unified School District Student I.D. with a copy of your birth certificate.

Mail to:

Paramount Unified School Distric
Student Records Office
15110 S. California Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723
Attn: Deferred Action Request

After we receive your request allow 5-10 business days for processing. In addition, please allow 5-7 days for U.S. Postal delivery. Our office does not verify receipt of request. No exceptions.

Obtain a Transcript (Transcripts are $5.00 each. Fees are payable by money order only).

Effective May 1, 2014, the Student Records Office will no longer be open to the public for walk-in service. All record requests must be submitted via mail.