About DACA Renewal
DACA is short for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. DACA allowed some undocumented people, who came to the U.S. as children, to work and stay in the country for two years. People with DACA could renew it for two years at a time. The government stopped accepting new DACA applications but a court ordered the government to accept DACA renewal applications. People can apply to renew DACA, but we do not know how long the program will last.
Who qualifies for DACA renewal?
If you had DACA in the past, you can renew or apply again. You can apply for renewal even if your DACA expired or is about to expire. Here is what to keep in mind:
•The renewal application is easier if you have DACA now, or it expired less than one year ago.
•If your DACA expired more than one year ago, you must apply as if it were the first time. This means you will have to show evidence that you qualified for DACA before.
When can I apply to renew my DACA?
Check your DACA card (work permit) for the exact date it expires.
•You can apply for renewal as early as one year before your DACA expires.
•If your DACA expires in more than one year, and you want to apply for renewal now, speak to an advocate. It is unclear what the government will do if you submit your renewal application extra early.
Your new DACA card (work permit) will be for two years. If you apply for renewal early, you lose some of the time on your current DACA. If you apply later, you risk a change in the DACA renewal program.
Can I apply for DACA for the first time?
No. If you never had DACA before, the government will not accept first-time DACA requests. Advocates are fighting to bring back DACA for new applicants.
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