What is the current status of DACA?
July 20, 2021 — On July 16, 2021, a U.S. district court in Texas issued a decision and injunction in Texas v. United States, holding that Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is unlawful but allowing DACA to continue for current recipients and allowing, for now, for continued renewals.
Is DACA accepting new applications 2021?
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, also known as DACA, is no longer accepting new applications after a federal judge ruled the program is illegal.
Will there be new DACA applications?
In the wake of a federal court order largely halting the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, USCIS has confirmed that it will continue to process renewal applications, employment authorization extensions and advance parole requests submitted by current DACA grantees.
Can I still renew my DACA in 2020?
If you currently have DACA, your DACA and work permit are still valid. USCIS encourages renewals to be filed between 120 and 150 days prior to the expiration of your DACA. However, USCIS will accept your forms before 150 days but USCIS may not currently process them until your request is within 150 days of expiration.
Can you age out of DACA?
You can apply to renew your DACA if you currently have DACA, if you previously had DACA but it’s expired, or if you had DACA and it was terminated. You are still eligible for DACA renewal even if: You are now over 31. You cannot age out of the program.
What happens if your DACA gets denied?
According to the USCIS FAQ, USCIS will send letters to the DACA applicants identified by USPS inviting them to resubmit their applications. If you receive such a letter, you will have 33 days from the letter’s date to resubmit your application—so make sure to resubmit as quickly as you can.
Can you go to Hawaii with DACA?
A DACA recipient can travel to Hawaii from the mainland and come back safely with EAD.
Can you become a citizen through DACA?
Some Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients may be able to apply for permanent resident legal status. You may be able to petition U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for an immigrant visa if you have an immediate relative like a spouse with U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residence.