DACA and work permits
Renew DACA and your work permit on time
Renewals for current DACA recipients, and plain answers on what the court cases mean for first-time requests.
The rules for DACA keep changing in the courts, so we read the latest USCIS guidance before every filing. Renewals should go in 120 to 150 days before your current approval ends; we put your date on our calendar and call you when it's time.
What we watch for
Your renewal window, 120 to 150 days out
The work permit that goes with it
Other paths, like a petition through a spouse
How we help with DACA
DACA renewal
Your renewal forms and work permit request, checked and filed on schedule.
Other paths
A screening for options beyond DACA, such as a family petition through a spouse.
Travel questions
When travel permission is available, we explain the risks before anyone leaves the country.
Fees
Our fee for DACA
Renewals are among our simplest cases, and our fee reflects it.
- DACA renewal with work permit: a flat fee, quoted in writing
- Screening for other paths: no charge
USCIS and the State Department charge their own filing fees. Those go straight to the government and aren't part of our fee, and we'll tell you if you may qualify for a waiver.
Questions about DACA
My DACA ended more than a year ago. Can I renew?
Not as a renewal: USCIS treats it as a new request. Call us, and we'll tell you where first-time requests stand right now.
Can I keep working while my renewal is pending?
Only while your current work permit is valid. That's why we file early.
Does the renewal ask about my parents?
The forms ask about you. We go through each question with you before you sign, and explain what USCIS does with the answers.