What are the eligibility requirements for the DACA program?

To be eligible for the DACA program, individuals must meet certain criteria. Firstly, they must have arrived in the United States before turning 16 and have continuously resided here since June 15, 2007. Additionally, they should have been physically present in the country on June 15, 2012, when the program was introduced. Applicants must be currently enrolled in school, have graduated high school, obtained a GED, or be an honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces. They should not have any felonies, significant misdemeanors, or multiple misdemeanors on their record, and should not pose a threat to national security or public safety. Finally, individuals should be at least 15 years old, unless they are already in removal proceedings or have a final removal or voluntary departure order.