USCIS

Form I-821D

Rev. 01/20/25

Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

Request consideration for DACA protection.

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Form I-821D is used to request Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). It allows certain people who came to the U.S. as children to request protection from deportation and apply for work authorization.

Quick Facts

Who: Individuals who came to the U.S. before age 16, have continuously resided in the U.S. since June 15, 2007, are currently in school or have graduated, and are under age 31 as of June 15, 2012 (for initial filings).
What: Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals — a request for protection from removal (deportation) and eligibility for work authorization.
When: Renewal: file within 150-120 days before current DACA expires. Initial applications: currently accepted subject to court orders.
Where: Filed with USCIS with supporting documents (school records, proof of presence since 2007, identity documents) and fees.
Why: DACA provides temporary protection from deportation and work authorization, allowing eligible individuals to live and work legally in the U.S.
How: Complete form with personal info, immigration history, education/military service, and supporting documentation proving continuous residence since June 15, 2007, and school attendance or military service.

Common Risks & Mistakes

  • •Not filing renewal on time — late renewal risks losing protection and work authorization
  • •Criminal history may disqualify — certain misdemeanors and any felony triggers denial
  • •Travel without Advance Parole — DACA recipients who leave the U.S. without prior approval may not be readmitted
  • •Insufficient continuous residence evidence — must prove residence since 2007 with school, medical, financial records
  • •Address not updated with USCIS — RFE and approval notices sent to old address

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Part 1
Full Legal NameREQUIREDtext

Current legal name.

Date of BirthREQUIREDdate

Must be before June 15, 1981 (age requirement for DACA).

Country of BirthREQUIREDtext

Country of birth.

Part 2
U.S. Arrival DateREQUIREDdate

Date you first arrived in the U.S. Must be before June 15, 2007 to be eligible.

Immigration Status at ArrivalREQUIREDtext

Your status when you first entered the U.S.

Continuous ResidenceREQUIREDcheckbox

Certification that you have continuously resided in the U.S. since June 15, 2007.

Education / Military ServiceREQUIREDtext

Currently in school, graduated, has GED, or honorably discharged veteran. Must meet one criterion.

Signature
Applicant SignatureREQUIREDsignature

Must sign under penalty of perjury.

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