DACA
DACA renewal procedures, federal court rulings affecting the program, advance parole travel options, work permit timelines, and legislative proposals for permanent relief for Dreamers.
USCIS Freezes DACA Renewals, Leaving Thousands Without Work Permits for Months
DACA renewal times hit 122 days in 2026 due to stricter vetting, causing work permit lapses for many as fees rise to $605 and automatic extensions remain...
USCIS Adds Enhanced Vetting to DACA Renewals, Leaving 300,000 in Legal Limbo
USCIS has sharply slowed DACA renewal processing in 2026, citing enhanced vetting and broader security checks. Most renewals…
5,000 Face ICE Detention as DACA Renewal Backlog Forces Missed Biometrics
DACA renewal delays hit a 70-day median in 2026, leaving 500k recipients at risk of losing jobs, licenses,…
Board of Immigration Appeals Eases Deportation of DACA Beneficiaries in Removal Hearings
The BIA ruled in 2026 that active DACA status alone cannot stop removal proceedings, allowing DHS to continue…
After 50 Rejections, Applicant Lands Two Microsoft Offers by Leveraging Linkedin Networking
Benjamin Phillips beat 50 rejections to land two Microsoft offers by shifting from mass applications to targeted networking…
USCIS Processing Delays Freeze DACA Renewals, Forcing Recipients Out of Work
USCIS delays and a 39-country freeze are causing DACA work permits to expire, leading to job losses and…
DACA Recipients with Employment Authorization Can Get Wisconsin Professional Licenses
Wisconsin Act 240 allows DACA recipients with valid work permits to obtain professional licenses for nursing, teaching, and…
Wisconsin Law Lets DACA Holders Get Occupational Licenses. Advocates Praise Move
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed AB-759, allowing DACA recipients to obtain professional licenses for nursing, teaching, and trades…
ICE Detains DACA Recipients as Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem Tightens Release
DHS reports 261 DACA arrests in 2025 as lawmakers demand clarity on conflicting deportation data and the targeting…
ICE Detains Military Spouse at Louisiana Base Despite Marriage, Cites Removal Order
The detention of a soldier's wife highlights how old removal orders can override military service ties in 2026…