USCIS Announces Online Filing for DACA Renewal Forms
By: Flaviano Graciano / NMILC Communications Manager
On April 12, 2022, U.S. Citizenship & Immigrations Services (USCIS) announced that Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) renewal forms can begin to be filed online. Currently, USCIS is only offering this option to those who already have DACA. Those filing online must also submit an application for employment authorization (I-765 form) alongside the DACA renewal form.
Those filing their DACA renewal online must also first create a free USCIS online account. This online account will allow applicants to track the status of any pending requests, pay fees, and communicate with USCIS through a secure connection. USCIS stated this update is part of the department’s goal to lower their reliance on paper records and promote more environmentally friendly systems.
“The expansion of online filing is a priority for USCIS as we make our operations more efficient and effective for the agency and our stakeholders, applicants, petitioners and requestors,” said USCIS Director Ur M. Jaddou in a press release. “The option to file DACA renewal requests online is part of USCIS’ ongoing move to minimize reliance on paper records and further transition to an electronic environment.”
NMILC will continue to provide assistance to those who need help filing DACA renewals by mail. Through our pro se remote workshops, our team has helped, and continues to help DACA renewal applicants through every step in the renewal process. From confirming DACA eligibility, to screening for other immigration eligibility, to filing out the renewal application forms and instructing applicants how to file, our team helps applicants answer any questions and concerns they may have during the process.
“Online filing of forms is great for applicants who are tech savvy as the USCIS system can be complicated to navigate for those who may not be,” stated Shalini Thomas, NMILC Supervising DOJ Accredited Representative. Thomas leads NMILC's DACA & Citizenship remote workshop.
Visit NMILC’s DACA webpage for more information on our DACA work and to stay up to date with the latest developments. You can also sign up for our DACA remote workshop by calling our reception desk at 505-247-1023.
Flaviano Graciano is NMILC’s Communication Manager.
Posted April 12, 2022 by Flaviano Graciano, Communications Manager
