Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals provides temporary protection from removal and work authorization for qualifying individuals who were brought to the U.S. as children.
DACA does not provide a path to permanent residency or citizenship on its own; it is a discretionary grant of deferred action renewable every two years, and current litigation continues to affect the availability of initial requests versus renewals.
Eligible individuals (generally limited to renewals under current policy) file Form I-821D along with Form I-765 for employment authorization and supporting evidence of continuous residence and education.
Grants of deferred action and accompanying work authorization are valid for two years and must be renewed before expiration to maintain protection.
This overview is for general information only and is not legal advice. Current forms, fees, and eligibility rules should always be confirmed against official USCIS and U.S. Department of State guidance, or with one of our attorneys, before filing.
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