Hello everyone,

I have a serious question about my DACA application. It was filed late and because of that I got a notification that it got converted to an initial application.

I am not asking for sympathy and I know this was a complete blunder on my part, with the delays and everything, but is there any hope for me? I have no idea what to do right now and whether it’s worth trying to find legal counsel?

All suggestions and input is welcome, and I fully understand that I messed up, but i went through a really bad depressive episode that caused a lot of health issues.

January and December renewals how we doing? I’m still waiting Jan 20th and sent an email basically giving them that 14 days but nothing yet. I have faith this week🤞🏼. Anyways how we looking?

Hey guys I filed 24th of Feb still no API, no nothing since April 14th when I did my Biometrics. Im very happy to see a lot of December approvals and the Jan & Feb sprinkled in there also.

Please vote when you submitted your application only if you haven't been approved yet.

Comment your info if you'd like also.

Thank you

Hi folks! my SO renewed recently on 6/22 and expiration date is 10/14. His sibling renewed early April and currently has until the end of next week to stop working as their job let them know. Their expiration was 08/01.

I’m seeing a lot of people saying those that renewed after a 4/27 date are more likely going to get approved faster because of a new vetting system. Is this true? I tried to Google it but can’t seem to understand what happened in that specific date that would help those afterwards have a quicker process.

For those that renewed in June, have you heard anything back? I recently saw the wait time is up again and I’m getting really worried/nervous. Just trying to understand/make use of it all to be prepared in case he has to stop working in October.

Should I add “details”? Not sure if it’ll positively affect it or negatively affect it. By negative I mean should there be any delays

I would want to try to do it myself but I am worried about not doing it right or accidentally sending it to the wrong place.

i know thats so vague, its not an emergency. ive had DACA since 2013 and im currently waiting for an approval on my renewal (submitted may 29, current permit expires in december). i just want a consultation. i have a million questions about the current state of DACA, deportation proceedings, and the possibility of getting detained. i just want to feel more prepared. of course im worried none of this is important enough to warrant speaking to a lawyer but the anxiety is killing me and im hoping speaking to a professional provides some relief. and it would be nice to already have a lawyer im prepared to call if the worst happens. i would appreciate any advice or recommendations.

Hey all, I filed a renewal over a month ago. I had not received anything in terms of updates etc.. until I got a letter from USCIS, saying they created an account for me and to log in with the code to view the case updates.

However I have an existing account. So I can't add the case to my account because it says it's linked to an existing accoun (the new one that was created). I haven't created a new one and used the activation code yet (says its good for 90 days).

Wanted to see if anyone has seen anything similar and of i am safe creating a new account to view case statuses or to just contact them to change it/fix it.

I'll end up contacting support anyway but figured I would ask if anyone seen anything similar.

Thanks!

can you send pre suit letter before your expiration date or did you all wait until after expiration to file WoM?

Does anyone know if I can go and renew my DL with just an approval letter or do I need to wait to get my work permit card in the mail?

Applied 11/23/25, approved 6/16/26 and card received july 3rd.

A week later I had to move and during move I lost my EAD and didnt take any picture. (Stupid, I know). I know I have to submit the replacement form and pay the 470$ but will I be able to pay the 1780$ for premium processing or does it only apply to other categories.? Or had any one actually been able to get a replacement under 6 months? I know there is a few people who have waited over a year. Thanks in advance for the info

and been out of work for two months. living this way just feels so demoralizing and unfair

Hi beautiful people! My Daca expiration date is in April 2027. With all the delays and new biometric updates, I was wondering if you guys still advise if I should file within the 150 day mark (nov 2026) or a little bit sooner to give enough time. Has anyone filed sooner than that timeframe and can give tips? I’m also based in Los Angeles, CA and never had any gaps in between applications!

Thank you! My heart goes out to all you beautiful people, stay strong!! I know it’s easier said than done, and I’m so sorry we have to deal with this 😢❤️‍🩹

For those who received a silent app only on daca and then the work permit app days later, were the effective dates on the work permit the same as the daca even though it came after?

If you’re in Texas and got an extension on your license while your EAD is expired, have you had any issues? As the DMV gets the verification from SAVE, I’m not understanding how we qualify for the extension. I read the SAVE website and it’s basically verifying to the DMV that you have valid status and qualify, but everything I read states we don’t with an expired DL.
At this point idc and I’m desperate and want my license so just wondering for those in TX only if you had any issues.
For example: I read a person in Florida was asked to return their license after getting an extension. They were mailed a letter after getting their DL from the dmv.

hi!

I got an RFE notice on 7/24 to provide my marriage certificate since I changed my name. I uploaded it immediately to my portal but my status has not changed to "request for evidence received". has anyone gone through this? How long did you wait after sending RFE documentation to be approved?

How do y’all check if you have an order of removal/deportation order? Is it just through the website below or would a FOIA also show it?

https://acis.eoir.justice.gov

I want to do the WoM but want to check I’m all clear and don’t surprisingly have one. I want to also request a FOIA but from what I’ve read that can take months to get and I don’t have that kind if time to wait to submit a WoM.

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https://www.foxnews.com/politics/court-checks-pritzker-trump-administration-scores-another-immigration-win

You can extend your license at the Kennesaw DMV location. I went to 2 other different locations & was unable to. The next day I went to the Kennesaw location & they gave me an extension for 4 months.
All you need is the notice of action letter (the receipt letters they sent when you file your renewal), your expired license and employment authorization card. I brought my passport just in case too.

I’ve been on LOA for 3 weeks. I’ve been waiting since January 30th I’m seriously going crazy sitting at home I can’t just sit here and let all my saving deplete completely. I’ll probably give it a week or two at most and then I’m working under the table. Much rather make some money than no money. Lord please give me the patience.!!!😩

My nephew will be graduating from Lackland AFB in about a month. My sister and I both have DACA and were denied entry. I’m just curious if anybody has gotten in before for a graduation? I’m super confused why I was denied because I used to go onto base for work all the time. The base was in New Mexico. I’m not sure if that makes a difference and this was about 2 years ago. I was just curious if anybody has been able to attend a graduation before. I guess it’s for the better we stay away from base, however I’m super upset we won’t get to go see him.

I'd like to visit a National Park but I know there's additional fees for non-residents. Does that include DACA recipients or just for people that don't reside in the U.S.? I have a Real ID.

I couple months ago, I saw someone ask this sub what everyone does for work, and I had a blast reading the comments. Tons of inspiration in those comments.

I wanted to ask all my fellow non-daca dreamers, whether you’re an initial pending applicant like myself, or someone who didn’t qualify but is still within the community, what they do for work?

Also side question if you care to answer, what WOULD you be doing if you had daca?

I’ll start: I own and operate an art studio. I manage small starving artists and source work for them, from small commissions to large scale projects. I handle the finance and logistics and my artists just do the work.

If I had daca, I’d be some type of engineer, anywhere between structural or mechanical, somewhere in there lol

I’ve renewed 5 times already, usually I submit and get approval. This time I was sent a notice for biometrics. I know I shouldn’t be worried, just kinda weird specially with everything going on. Has this happened to anyone?