The federal government is expected to again accept new applications for a program that grants some people without legal immigration status the ability to live and work in the United States.

Lawyers for the federal government and immigrant advocates have presented plans before a federal judge that would open the door again to accepting applications for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, otherwise known as DACA.

“While we are still waiting for an official decision, we believe our communities and families should be prepared and begin gathering the required documents,” said Michelle Celleri, legal rights director for local pro-democracy organization Alliance San Diego, in an emailed statement.

“When the DACA application process reopens for first-time applicants, Alliance San Di

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