DACA renewal countdown checklist
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DACA renewal countdown checklist
My dates
- My DACA and work permit end on: ____________
- 150 days before (first day to file): ____________
- 120 days before (my target last day): ____________
Five months out
- I checked uscis.gov for DACA news and the current form editions
- I chose online ($555) or paper ($605)
- The money is saved, or I applied for help: ____________
- If I was arrested, charged or put in court since my last renewal, I talked with a lawyer first
When I file
- I-821D, I-765 with category (c)(33), and I-765WS, all together
- Paper only: signed by hand, same edition on every page, paid with G-1450 or G-1650
- I kept a full copy and my tracking number or online confirmation
- Receipt numbers: ____________ ____________
While I wait
- I check my case every week or two
- I went to my biometrics appointment, if I got one
- I told my employer my end date and asked about leave in writing
- I set aside money for a gap of two or three months
- If I moved, I told USCIS within 10 days for each receipt number
Always
- I carry my work permit
- I do not travel without advance parole and a lawyer's review
- I never say I am a U.S. citizen, and I never vote
Do not write your A number or Social Security number on a copy you share.
From DACA Complete Guide. Facts checked October 21, 2026. Free information, not legal or medical advice.