DACA Renewal: Timeline, Forms, and What to Bring to Your Appointment
Renewing your Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Employment Authorization Document (EAD) on time is critical to avoiding gaps in legal work authorization. Here is a clear guide on when to submit, required forms, and what documents to gather.
1. Ideal Renewal Timeline
USCIS recommends submitting your DACA renewal application between 150 days and 120 days (roughly 4 to 5 months) before your current DACA status and EAD expire. Submitting too early may cause USCIS to hold or return your application, while submitting too late risks an expiration gap.
2. Required USCIS Forms
- Form I-821D: Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
- Form I-765: Application for Employment Authorization
- Form I-765WS: Worksheet detailing economic necessity
3. Checklist of What to Bring
- Copy of your current DACA approval notice (Form I-797)
- Copy of your front and back current/previous Work Permit (EAD card)
- Copy of your valid passport or government-issued ID
- Updated address history if you have moved since your last filing
- Any official court disposition documents if you have had any legal citations or arrests since your previous renewal
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