The USCIS has released guidelines for renewing your DACA application. If you became DACAmented and your DACA will expire soon we can help with the renewal process.
Who Can Renew?
If you were granted DACA and continue to meet the guidelines for DACA, you may submit an application to renew your DACA. You must also meet the following requirements in order to qualify for DACA renewal:
a. You must not have departed the U.S. on or after August 15, 2012, without first having been granted advance parole.
b. You must have resided continuously in the U.S. from the time you submitted the initial request for DACA up until the present time.
c. You must not have been convicted of a felony, a significant misdemeanor, or three or more misdemeanors, and must not otherwise pose a threat to national security or public safety.
When should you Renew your DACA?
You may apply for to renew your DACA any time before the date your current DACA and employment authorization document (EAD) expire. However, we recommend that you not submit your renewal application more than 150 days (or 5 months) before your DACA expiration date. USCIS may reject and return any DACA renewal application submitted more than 150 days (5 months) before the applicant’s DACA and EAD expire.
To find your DACA expiration date, do either of the following:
Look at the I-797 Notice of Action under “Notice Type”
Look at your EAD under “Card Expires”
USCIS expects that if you submit your renewal application approximately 120 days before your DACA expiration date, it will be able to review your application and either grant or deny it before your DACA expires. However, if you file a renewal application at least 120 days before the expiration date and USCIS doesn’t grant or deny the renewal before the expiration date, USCIS may extend your DACA and work authorization for a short period of time until your renewal request is adjudicated. Therefore, it is very important that you submit your renewal application no later than 120 days before your DACA and EAD expire.
There are a very small number of people who were granted DACA by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) before August 15, 2012, while they were in detention or removal proceedings.[4] These people are allowed to apply to renew their DACA right away.
Call our office to set up an appointment to help you renew your DACA application. If you haven’t applied for DACA and you feel that you may qualify, call our office to set up a consultation!
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