What year did I have to enter the United States to apply for DACA? Natalia Flores October 15, 2021 17:01 Updated You must have entered or been present in the Unites States by United States on June 15, 2012. Related articles What does it mean to need to have lived in the United States continuously since June 15, 2007? Did I have legal immigration status or parole when I first entered the United States? What is an initial request for DACA? What supporting documents do I need for a new DACA application? What is a "renewal" request for DACA?