The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) allayed fears of young undocumented Filipinos in the United States of a policy seen to lead to their possible departation.

The agency said young immigrants are granted temporary stay and work in the US as they await decision on their citizenship status under the Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals (DACA), arising from a memorandum by US President Barack Obama.

Here are the US Department of Homeland Security lists qualifications for eligible DACA applicants:

•  Were under the age of 31 as of June 15, 2012

•  Came to the United States before reaching your 16^th birthday

•  Have continuously resided in the US since June 15, 2007, up to the present time

•  Were physically present in the US on June 15, 2012, and at the time of making your request for consideration of deferred action with USCIS

•  Entered without inspection before June 15, 2012, or your lawful immigration status expired as of June 15, 2012

•  Are currently in school, have graduated or obtained a certificate of completion from high school, have obtained a general education development (GED) certificate, or are an honorably discharged veteran of the Coast Guard or Armed Forces of the United States

•  Have not been convicted of a felony, significant misdemeanor, three or more other misdemeanor, and do not otherwise pose a threat to national security or public safety