Renew Your DACA

What you need to know

The U.S. Supreme Court announced on June 28, 2019, that it will review the federal court cases challenging President Trump’s termination of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on these cases on November 12, 2019, and could issue a ruling between January and June 2020. Right now, we do not know what the Court will decide, or how it could impact the DACA program and its current recipients.

For now, DACA recipients are still able to submit renewal applications, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is still accepting DACA renewal applications from anyone who currently has, or previously had, DACA.

Because we don’t know exactly what the U.S. Supreme Court will rule, the best thing you can do to prepare for any outcome is to plan ahead and to preferably consult with an immigration practitioner about renewing your DACA and work permit.

In the next few months, you’ll likely hear mixed reports on the fate of DACA and the best way to stay above the noise is to feel assured that you have done everything you can to be protected for as long as possible.

The #HomeIsHere campaign, the national coalition that is housing the #HomeIsHere: March for DACA & TPS, has compiled a list of DACA renewal resources. In it, you can find legal and financial resources, assistance with the renewal process, and an FAQ on top of other resources!