Five Reasons To Apply To Renew Your DACA As Soon As You’re Allowed To Submit Your Application

You should apply to renew your DACA 120 to 150 days before the date your current DACA and employment authorization document expire.

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You’ll avoid having to explain to your employer why your employment authorization card (EAD) has expired.

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You can get ahead of the long line that will form once everyone starts applying for renewals. If you apply 120 to 150 days before your DACA and EAD expire and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is delayed in processing your application, USCIS may provide you deferred action and work authorization for a short period of time until a decision is made on your case.

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You will continue to be protected from deportation. If your renewal isn’t processed by the time your current DACA expires, you run the risk of accruing “unlawful presence,” which can hurt your ability to adjust to permanent legal immigration status in the future.

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You can volunteer at upcoming DACA clinics to help others apply for DACA.

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You can continue to advocate for immigrants’ rights and not worry about your DACA renewal for another two years.