The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is a popular way for immigrants who came to the United States as children to avoid deportation for a certain period of time. Eligible applicants who have successfully been approved for DACA receive protection for two years, and are able to renew their petition at that point.

Requirements & Documents Needed for Renewal

If you have been approved for DACA, you are eligible to renew your request if you met the initial DACA guidelines and did not depart the United States (unless through advance parole). You must also have lived in the United States continuously since your last DACA approval, and must not have been convicted of a felony or serious crime.

To renew your DACA request, you will need:

• The most recent version of form I-821D
• Application for Employment Authorization (Form I-765)
• Fee of $495
• If necessary, proof of any legal name change
• If necessary, proof of travel through advance parole

At the Law Office of Spojmie Nasiri PC, we have helped hundreds of DREAMers successfully receive DACA protection and renew their DACA petition. It is important to ensure that all of your documents are submitted on time and without error.