How Can I Renew My DACA in 2025?
Everything You Need to Know to Protect Your Status and Work Authorization
What is DACA Renewal?
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is a program that allows certain undocumented individuals who came to the U.S. as children to receive protection from deportation and a renewable work permit. A renewal extends these protections for another 2 years, but only if you continue to meet the eligibility requirements and apply on time.
Who Can Renew DACA?
You may be eligible to renew your DACA if you:
Have not left the United States without advance parole since your last DACA approval.
Have continuously lived in the United States since your last approval.
Have not been convicted of a felony, significant misdemeanor, or three or more misdemeanors.
Still meet all the original DACA guidelines.
When Should I Apply for Renewal?
USCIS recommends applying 120 to 150 days before your current DACA and work permit expire. Applying too late can result in losing work authorization while your renewal is pending.
Required Evidence for Renewal
Most renewals don’t require you to submit all the original evidence again, but you should still provide:
Form I-821D (Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals).
Form I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization) and I-765WS (Worksheet).
Copy of your current work permit.
Two passport-style photos.
Filing fee or fee exemption request (if applicable).
Any new legal documents if your circumstances have changed (arrests, court records, etc.).
Common Renewal Mistakes to Avoid
Applying too early (more than 150 days in advance) or too late.
Not reporting changes in your criminal history.
Using old forms instead of the latest version from USCIS.
DACA Policy Updates Under the Current Administration – 2025
⚠️ Under the Trump administration’s immigration proposals, DACA could face stricter eligibility reviews, reduced processing times, or even program termination. Additionally:
There is discussion of reducing renewal periods from 2 years to 1 year.
Possible new biometrics requirements for all renewals.
Increased background checks focusing on even minor criminal offenses.
Why Contact J. Molina Immigration Law LLC
Renewing DACA is more than just filling out forms—it’s protecting your future in the United States.
📞 Call us today at 860-474-3705 to ensure your renewal is filed correctly, on time, and with every detail in place to avoid delays or denials. Attorney Velez-Molina personally reviews each case, monitors policy changes, and prepares you for any follow-up requests from USCIS.