DACA (Dream ACT) Renewal: What You Need to Know

1. You were under the age of 31 on June 15, 2012
2. You came to the US prior to your 16th birthday
3. You have continuously resided in the US since June 15, 2007
4. You were physically present in the US on June 15, 2012, and at the time of making your request for consideration of deferred action with USCIS
5. Either you entered without inspection before June 15, 2012, or your lawful immigration status expired as of June 15, 2012
6. You are currently in school, have graduated or obtained a certificate of completion from high school, have obtained a general education development (GED) certificate, or are an honorably discharged veteran of the Coast Guard or Armed Forces
7. You have not been convicted of a felony, significant misdemeanor, three or more other misdemeanors, and you do not otherwise pose a threat to national security or public safety

In addition, for your renewal, you must also meet the following:

• You have not departed the US on or after August 15, 2012, without advance parole; and
• You have continuously resided in the US since you submitted your last DACA request that was approved.

We recommend that submissions for renewal occur no later than 120 days before your current period of deferred action will expire; earlier submissions may be rejected with instructions to file closer to the date of expiration.

There is a $380 filing fee for Form I-765 and an $85 biometric fee for a total filing fee cost of $465 paid to the immigration service.

For more information, please visit the following USCIS website or contact our office.

We are happy to answer any questions you may have and we can assist you with the renewal process of your status. Immigration is all we do!