1. Definitions In this Act: (1) Eligible individual The term eligible individual means an individual who meets the eligibility criteria described in section 2(b). (2) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Homeland Security. 2. Deferred action for certain childhood arrivals (a) Program authorized The Secretary shall establish a program through which an eligible individual may apply for deferred action status. (b) Eligibility criteria An individual shall be eligible for deferred action status under the program established under subsection (a) if the individual— (1) on June 15, 2012, was under the age of 31 years; (2) entered the United States— (A) on a date on which the alien was under the age of 16 years; and (B) without inspection or lawful status before June 15, 2012; (3) has continuously resided in the United States since June 15, 2007; (4) was physically present in the United States— (A) on June 15, 2012; and (B) on the date on which the Secretary makes a determination with respect to the eligibility of the individual for deferred action status; (5) (A) is in school; (B) has— (i) graduated from high school; or (ii) obtained— (I) a certificate of completion from a high school; or (II) a general education development certificate; or (C) is— (i) a member of the Armed Forces (as defined in section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code), including a member of the National Guard or Reserves; or (ii) a veteran, as defined in section 101 of title 38, United States Code, except that an individual discharged other than honorably is excluded; (6) has not been convicted of— (A) a felony; (B) a significant misdemeanor; or (C) 3 or more misdemeanor offenses; (7) does not pose a threat to national security or public safety