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Form I-821D: Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

Form I-821D is the request form for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), the policy that provides temporary protection from removal and work authorization eligibility to certain people brought to the United States as children.

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What is I-821D?

Form I-821D asks USCIS to consider deferring removal action against you under the DACA policy. It is used both for initial requests and for renewals, and it is always filed together with Form I-765 and Worksheet I-765WS for employment authorization.

DACA has been the subject of ongoing federal litigation, and USCIS’s ability to accept or grant initial requests versus renewals has changed over time. Before preparing this form, check uscis.gov for the current state of the policy and which requests are being processed.

Who files I-821D?

People who came to the United States as children and meet the DACA guidelines on age, entry date, continuous residence, and education or military service
Current or former DACA recipients filing a renewal request
Requestors who have not been convicted of a felony, significant misdemeanor, or three or more misdemeanors, as described in the guidelines
Anyone filing must also submit Form I-765 and I-765WS for work authorization

How to fill out I-821D

Check uscis.gov first to confirm whether USCIS is currently accepting and processing your type of request (initial or renewal).
Complete the biographic, arrival, and residence sections, matching any prior DACA filings exactly.
For renewals, list your most recent DACA grant; for initial requests, gather evidence of identity, arrival before age 16, continuous residence, and education or service.
Prepare Form I-765 and Worksheet I-765WS, which must be filed in the same package.
File online through a USCIS account if available for your situation, or mail the package to the address in the current instructions.

Worth knowing: DACA policy is subject to ongoing federal court litigation. Confirm the current filing rules, fees, and whether your request type is being processed at uscis.gov before submitting.

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Frequently asked questions

Is USCIS accepting new DACA requests?

The answer has changed several times because of court orders. At various points USCIS has accepted initial requests without being able to grant them, while continuing to process renewals. Check uscis.gov for the current litigation status before filing an initial request.

When should I file a DACA renewal?

USCIS has generally recommended filing renewal requests roughly 120 to 150 days before your current DACA expires. Filing too early or too late can create gaps, so follow the timing guidance on uscis.gov.

Does DACA give me legal status?

No. DACA is an exercise of prosecutorial discretion that defers removal for a period and allows work authorization. It is not a visa, a green card, or a path to citizenship by itself.

Form I-821D: Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

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