Top Things You Should Know About the USCIS Work Permit Extension
As of May 4, USCIS has temporarily extended the period some work permit categories remain active after their expiration date from 180 days to 540 days. Note: Does Not Include DACA Work Permit Recipients. This helps immigrants! Many work permit recipients have been losing their jobs because of USCIS backlogs and expiring work permits. Here’s […]
Lo que debes saber sobre la renovación de tu DACA en lÃnea.
USCIS anunció que ahora pueden presentar los formularios necesarios para renovar su DACA electrónicamente, facilitando la carga a los que renovamos cada dos años. Estas son las cosas principales que debes saber: Esto es lo que necesita saber: Para presentar su DACA electrónicamente, debe crear una cuenta gratuita de USCIS por su página web La […]
Cómo Renovar Tu DACA En LÃnea En 2023
[A partir del 12 de abril de 2022] El Servicio de CiudadanÃa e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos (USCIS) anunció que las renovaciones de Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia (DACA) ahora se pueden presentar en lÃnea. Renovar su DACA por su cuenta puede parecer una tarea abrumadora. Sin embargo, la verdad es […]
The Top Things You Should Know About Renewing Your DACA Online.
USCIS announced DACA renewal forms can now be filed online, making it that much easier to renew! Here are the top things you should know: Here’s what you need to know: To file your DACA online, you must create a free USCIS online account Filing online won’t change how DACA renewals are currently being processed USCIS […]
Ending DACA Would Have Wide-Ranging Effects but Immigrant Youth are Fired Up and Politically Engaged
Authors: TOM K. WONG, SANAA ABRAR, TOM JAWETZ, IGNACIA RODRIGUEZ KMEC, PATRICK O’SHEA, GREISA MARTINEZ ROSAS, AND PHILIP E. WOLGIN Since it was first announced on June 15, 2012, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy has provided work authorization and temporary relief from deportation to approximately 822,000 undocumented young people across the United States. From July 16 […]
How to Easily Renew Your DACA in 2025
[As of April 12, 2022] The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) renewals can now be filed online. Renewing your DACA by yourself can seem like a daunting task. The truth, however, is that in most cases you can easily renew your DACA from the comfort of […]
Questions & Answers: Filling out DACA Forms (I-821D, I-765, I-765WS)
(This Guide does not substitute legal advice from an Attorney or accredited representative.) Form I-182D Consideration of Deferred Action of Childhood Arrival Download form I-182D Where can I find the latest application forms for DACA? You can find the latest DACA forms on the USCIS website. Make sure it is the current version by checking […]
5 Steps to applying for DACA for the first time!
This resource is for immigrant youth looking to apply for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) for the first time. If you are looking to renew your DACA, check out our DACA Renewal Guide. Let’s get started: First things first, consult a legal service provider! We recommend first verifying with your attorney or accredited representative […]
5 Steps on Checking Your DACA Case Status
You finally filled out all the necessary applications to solicit your DACA and have mailed your DACA Packet. Now what happens? Here are 5 steps and tips to use as you wait for USCIS to process your application: Check your mail. Once you have submitted your application, USCIS will send you a form I-797C, Notice […]
Guidance for DACA Recipients and Legal Practitioners – Frequently Asked Questions
[UPDATE ON 03/11/2025] – Explanation of the 5th Circuit’s ruling: The 5th Circuit ruling would potentially permit granting of first-time DACA requests in all 50 states and end work permit access for DACA recipients in Texas moving forward, keeping only the protection from deportation. The 5th Circuit court’s mandate has gone into effect as of […]
