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Dreamers (DACA)

Understanding your rights under and eligibility for DACA.

Issue: Immigrants' Rights

Last Updated: September 5, 2025

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USCIS/u202for/u202fUnited We Dream\u2019s<\/a>\u202fwebsite for up-to-date information. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},{"title":"I currently have DACA. Am I able to keep it for now?","slug":"i-currently-have-daca-am-i-able-to-keep-it-for-now","content":"<p>Yes. Current DACA recipients are still protected and can keep their deferred action and work permits for now. However, depending on what happens before the federal district court judge in Texas and with the Trump administration, this situation may change for DACA recipients living in the state of Texas. If you are a DACA recipient living in Texas and get detained, please get in touch with <a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW166586370 BCX0\" href=https://www.aclu.org/"https:////unitedwedream.org//resources//the-5th-circuits-mandate-on-daca-is-expected-to-take-effect-heres-what-you-need-to-know///" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">United We Dream<\/a>. <\/p>\n"},{"title":"Can I apply to renew my DACA?","slug":"can-i-apply-to-renew-my-daca","content":"<p>Yes. If you have been granted DACA in the past, you may apply to renew your DACA. If your situation has changed since you last applied (for example, if you have had contact with law enforcement), we recommend that you consult with an immigration attorney or accredited representative before filing your renewal. We also recommend consulting with an immigration attorney or accredited representative if you are living in Texas. <\/p>\n"},{"title":" When should I apply to renew my DACA?","slug":"when-should-i-apply-to-renew-my-daca","content":"<p>If your DACA expires soon, you are encouraged to apply for renewal. Currently, USCIS <a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW165375145 BCX0\" href=https://www.aclu.org/"https:////www.uscis.gov//DACA/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">suggests<\/a> filing a renewal request between 120 and 150 days (i.e., between 4 and 5 months) prior to the expiration of your DACA. USCIS will accept forms before 150 days but it may not process them until your DACA is within 150 days of expiration. There is currently no deadline by when renewal requests are due. However, it is possible that a court could order USCIS to stop granting renewal applications in the future. If you are thinking about renewing earlier than 150 days in advance, we recommend that you consult with an immigration attorney or accredited representative before filing your renewal early. <\/p>\n"},{"title":"Can I get DACA approved for the first time?","slug":"can-i-get-daca-approved-for-the-first-time","content":"<p>Not at this time. Due to a Texas federal judge\u2019s order, USCIS is currently not able to approve any new initial requests for people who have never had DACA before. Currently, only people who have previously had DACA can have their DACA renewed. <\/p>\n"},{"title":"I have DACA. Can I apply for advance parole to travel outside the U.S.?","slug":"i-have-daca-can-i-apply-for-advance-parole-to-travel-outside-the-u-s","content":"<p>According to USCIS\u2019s <a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW74979677 BCX0\" href=https://www.aclu.org/"https:////www.uscis.gov//humanitarian//consideration-of-deferred-action-for-childhood-arrivals-daca//frequently-asked-questions/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DACA Frequently Asked Questions<\/a> the agency will continue to process and grant advance parole to current DACA recipients for now. We recommend that you consult with an immigration attorney or accredited representative before applying for advance parole and before traveling outside the U.S. <\/p>\n"},{"title":"I had DACA, but it was revoked even though I still qualify for DACA. What should I do?","slug":"i-had-daca-but-it-was-revoked-even-though-i-still-qualify-for-daca-what-should-i-do","content":"<p>If you believe you or someone you know has had their DACA unlawfully revoked, contact the ACLU at DACArevoked@aclu.org. You can also read more about the ACLU\u2019s legal challenge to unlawful DACA revocation practices\u202f<a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW67004441 BCX0\" href=https://www.aclu.org/"https:////www.aclu.org//cases//inland-empire-immigrant-youth-collective-v-mcaleenan/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>\u202fand\u202f<a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW67004441 BCX0\" href=https://www.aclu.org/"https:////www.aclu.org//fact-sheet//inland-empire-immigrant-youth-collective-ieiyc-et-al-v-nielsen-updated-frequently-asked ?\%22 target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here.<\/a> <\/p>\n"},{"title":"Additional information on DACA","slug":"additional-information-on-daca","content":"<p>We recommend that you check the USCIS website regularly. United We Dream also offers resources <a href=https://www.aclu.org/"https:////unitedwedream.org//our-work//daca///">for DACA recipients here<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>For details directly from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: <a href=https://www.aclu.org/"https:////www.uscis.gov//DACA/">Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals<\/a> <\/p>\n"}]" >