Immigration issues seem to be in a constant state of flux, which is putting those who need visas or renewals on their paperwork on edge. On January 17, 2025, a decision regarding the DACA final rule was issued by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. The rule stated that no new initial DACA requests will be processed at this time.
DACA renewal requests and the accompanying applications for employment authorization will continue to be accepted and processed. While this may change, current DACA grants and employment authorizations remain valid. The majority of DACA requests for renewal will be processed within 120 days, in the order they are received.
During 2023, the average processing time for DACA renewals was about a month. Despite this, DACA recipients are asked to submit renewals between four and five months before their expiration—but not more than 150 days before expiration. Speaking to a highly skilled Lombard, IL immigration attorney can be a good first step for those with questions about DACA.