U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Active DACA Recipients

The number of people with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients from 2017-2022. Includes country of birth, state, and city of residence, current age, gender, and marital status.

Public

Methodology

Link To Data Source

https://www.uscis.gov/tools/reports-and-studies/immigration-and-citizenship-data?ddt_mon=&ddt_yr=&query=daca&items_per_page=10

Link To Storage Source

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When Was The Data Collected?

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Why Was The Data Collected?

"We strive to make as much data about various aspects of USCIS operations available to the public as possible. We do so to improve public understanding of the immigration system and our role in it, as well as comply with required reporting mandates." (via https://www.uscis.gov/tools/reports-and-studies/understanding-our-data) Immigration data is one way of understanding the American populace. DACA data specifically contains information about immigrant youth.

Most Specific Geographic Estimate

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When Was The Data Last Updated?

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How Was The Data Collected?

Paper forms filled out by an applicant, petitioner, or requestor. Data is transferred manually to electronic systems by USCIS.

Who Collected The Data?

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Who Owns The Data?

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Who Was Included Or Excluded From The Sample?

Active DACA recipients are included. DACA applicants that received rejections or inactive recipients are excluded. Immigrants who did not qualify for DACA are excluded. Individuals who obtained Lawful Permanent Resident status or U.S. citizenship are excluded.

Notes On Data Quality

On the USCIS website, it is noted that at times, respondents make errors on the forms, such as date format or selecting the wrong class preference or benefit type. Errors may also occur when USCIS transfers paper forms to the electronic database.

Notes On Data Usage Conditions

The data is publicly available.

How Often Is The Data Refreshed?

Quarterly

What Is The Sample Size?

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Analysis

Are The Variables Clearly Defined?

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Has The Data Been Disaggregated?

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Why Hasn'T The Data Been Disaggregated?

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Source Categories

Categories

Analysis

What Other Data Could Be Used As A Comparison Point?

Additional immigration data can be found from the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the U.S. Department of State.

Why Were These Categories Used?

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Who Selected The Categories?

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Who Is Defining The Categories?

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. It is possible that respondents may interpret categories differently than USCIS in the process of completing their applications.

Who Is Defining The Categories?

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. It is possible that respondents may interpret categories differently than USCIS in the process of completing their applications.

Interpretation

Associated Topics Covered
Marital Status
Place of Birth
U.S. Citizenship Status