DACA Renewal Taking Longer Than Usual?

You're not alone, our community of DACA recipients has been sharing that their DACA renewals are taking longer than they used to. If your applications is outside regular processing times, meaning you have been waiting for more than 105 days, take these steps that are suggested by our community.

In This Delayed DACA Renewal Guide:

1. Submit a Case Inquiry to USCIS

For DACA renewal applicants, USCIS recommends calling them (1-800) 375-5283 to ask about a case pending longer than 105 days.
Source: https://egov.uscis.gov/e-request/ccpt

2. Reach Out to Your Representative or Senator

Find your representative by using the Zip Code of where you live: https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative

Find your Senator by using the Sate of where you live: https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm

You can contact them for help. You will likely get various options to pick from, which you would then select "Help with a Federal Agency" and follow the prompts. They will then email you with a release form that you have to sign.

3. Seek Support from Your Job's Human Resources

Ask your Human Resources department to write a letter to USCIS explaining your vital role within the company and emphasizing the importance of approving your Employment Authorization Document (EAD) for continued work.

Once written, you can log in to your USCIS account and upload the letter to "Unsolicited Evidence".

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Still Contact My Representative if they are Republican?

Yes.

Our community has received help from Republican and Democrat representatives.

When contacting representative, should I include a copy of EAD, SSN or A#?

Some will request it from you in their inquiry/contact us form, and others will follow up with a release form, asking for that information.

You should not be contacting other local representatives like city council, mayor, county, etc since USCIS is outside of their scope.

Can I ask my city council representative to help with my DACA renewal?

No.

You should not be contacting other local representatives like city council, mayor, county, etc since USCIS is outside of their scope.