Applicant identification
Full legal name, A-Number, date of birth, and contact information that match USCIS records to ensure identity verification and accurate file retrieval.
Submitting an accurate, timely Immigration DACA Renewal Form preserves deferred action and work authorization, reduces the chance of processing delays or denials, and helps maintain continuous employment eligibility. Proper documentation also supports future immigration filings and minimizes the risk of gaps in benefits or inadvertent unauthorized employment.
The primary filer is the DACA recipient seeking extension of deferred action and, where applicable, renewal of an Employment Authorization Document (EAD).
Attorneys, accredited representatives, and community legal clinics frequently prepare and review renewal packets to confirm eligibility and reduce errors before submission.
| Upload | PDF or DOCX |
|---|---|
| Template | Pre-fill repeating fields for speed and accuracy |
| Conditional fields | Show fields only when relevant to applicant answers |
| Authentication | Email or SMS signer verification |
| Delivery | Download signed PDF for physical mailing |
Use PDF as the standard archival format; verify that any signed copy preserves the audit trail and signer metadata.
Submit 120 days before expiration per USCIS guidance
USCIS issues Form I-797C upon acceptance
Scheduled weeks after receipt, if required
Times vary by service center and caseload
Consider only for urgent, documented emergencies
USCIS receives and logs your renewal packet
Form I-797C confirms acceptance and case number
Applicant completes fingerprint and photo appointment
USCIS issues approval or denial and any EAD
Full legal name, A-Number, date of birth, and contact information that match USCIS records to ensure identity verification and accurate file retrieval.
Completed Form I-821D and Form I-765 (and any required worksheets), filled exactly per USCIS instructions and signed where required to meet filing standards.
Dated documentation demonstrating continuous presence, identity, and eligibility—school records, pay stubs, medical records, or affidavits organized and labeled as exhibits.
Accurate fee submission or fee-waiver documentation when applicable, with evidence of payment or properly completed waiver forms if eligible.
Respond promptly to biometrics scheduling notices; failure to appear can pause or result in denial of the renewal request.
Original signatures where required; include certified English translations for any non-English documents and label translators' affidavits.