As USCIS has long recommended, we strongly encourage you to submit your DACA renewal request between 120 and 150 days (4 to 5 months) before the expiration date located on your current Form I-797 DACA approval notice. Filing during this window reduces the risk that your current period of DACA and employment authorization expires before you receive a decision on your renewal request. Please note that filing more than 150 days before your current DACA expiration date will not result in a faster decision.

We acknowledge that in recent months some DACA renewal requestors have experienced processing times longer than the 120-day processing time goal due to a technical issue, which we have resolved. We are committed to reviewing and processing all DACA renewal requests within 120 days. When we learned of the issue, we devoted additional resources to review and resolve, as appropriate, DACA renewals requests that were affected by the technical issue. We anticipate that within the next 30-45 days we will review and resolve the vast majority of affected requests that we have not already resolved.

DACA renewal requestors may submit an inquiry online about the status of your renewal requests if it has been pending more than 105 days. We also consider expedite requests on a case-by-case basis. Please visit the USCIS Expedite Requests website for more information and guidance on expedite requests.

Filing Process

You may submit a DACA renewal request online or on paper.

To file Form I-821D and Form I-765 online, you must first create a USCIS online account, which provides a convenient and secure method to submit forms, pay fees, and track the status of any pending USCIS immigration request throughout the adjudication process. There is no cost to set up an account, which offers a variety of features, including the ability to communicate with USCIS through a secure inbox and respond online to Requests for Evidence. For additional information on filing a DACA renewal request online, go to the Form I-821D webpage. All online DACA renewal requests must include Form I-821D, Form I-765, and Form I-765WS and accompanying fees.

If you are filing on paper, you can find the form on the Form I-821D webpage. If you file on paper, we recommend you complete a Form G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance, to receive an e-notification when we accept your form. For additional information on the requirements for DACA renewal, please visit our DACA Frequently Asked Questions.

Fee Change

On Jan. 31, 2024, USCIS published a final rule to adjust certain immigration and naturalization benefit request fees. This final rule went into effect on April 1, 2024. The fee for Form I-821D did not change. The fee for Form I-765 increased to $520. Form I-765 applications filed online will receive a $50 discount.

How to Check Case Status

After you submit your DACA renewal request with USCIS, we will send you a receipt notice to indicate we received your request. To get up-to-date information about a case, enter the receipt number (which begins with “IOE”) into Case Status Online at uscis.gov/casestatus. You can also get case status in your USCIS online account.

For More Information

We are committed to providing accurate and timely immigration data to the public. For additional information, visit our DACA webpages.

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