Can You Still Renew DACA in 2026?
Yes. Despite ongoing legal challenges, DACA renewals remain available in all 50 states including Utah as of 2026. The January 2025 Fifth Circuit ruling primarily affects initial applications and is most restrictive in Texas. If you are a current DACA recipient anywhere in the country, you can and should continue to renew your status.
The key is filing on time. USCIS recommends submitting your renewal 120 to 150 days before your current DACA expires. Filing late can create gaps in your work authorization — gaps that affect your employment, your ability to drive, and your daily life.
What Is Included in Your DACA Renewal Package
We prepare three forms that make up your complete DACA renewal:
Form I-821D (Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) — The core DACA application. We verify your eligibility category, ensure your biographical information is consistent across all forms, and confirm your filing falls within the correct renewal window.
Form I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization) — Your work permit application. We ensure the eligibility category code is (c)(33) for DACA-based employment authorization. This is the most common error that causes DACA renewals to be delayed.
I-765 Worksheet — Required supplemental form documenting your employment history. Our AI checks for date gaps and inconsistencies that trigger USCIS requests for evidence (RFEs).
The #1 Reason DACA Renewals Get Delayed
Inconsistency between forms. When your name is spelled one way on the I-821D and slightly differently on the I-765, USCIS flags it. When your employment dates on the Worksheet don't match the I-765, they send a Request for Evidence (RFE). RFEs add weeks or months to your processing time.
DocPros eliminates this problem. Our AI cross-references every single field across all three forms before a human professional reviews the packet.
DACA Renewal Timeline
120–150 days before expiration: Submit your renewal (recommended window)
Processing time: Typically 2–5 months from filing
Your current DACA remains valid while the renewal is processing, as long as it has not yet expired
If your DACA has already expired: You may still be able to renew — contact us immediately.
Fees Breakdown
| Fee Type | Amount |
| DocPros preparation fee | $249 |
| USCIS fee (online filing) | $555 |
| USCIS fee (paper filing) | $605 |
| Total | $804 – $854 |