CIS Ombudsman Shares Tips on Submitting DACA Renewal Requests

The Department of Homeland Security sent an email alert on September 22, 2021, announcing the CIS Ombudsman’s tips for submitting a request to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to renew Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). The tips include:

• File as early as possible. USCIS recommends that applicants submit a DACA renewal request 150 to 120 days before the expiration date on the current Form I-797, Notice of Action, and Employment Authorization Document (EAD)
• Make sure your request is complete. This includes submitting the most recent versions of Forms I-821D, I-765, and the I-765 Worksheet.
• Check USCIS processing times.
• No expedites.

Related Links:

• USCIS DACA site
• USCIS DACA FAQ
• DHS CIS Ombudsman site
• USCIS Case Processing Times