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.
Top questions about DACA
Answers from VisaVerge guidesWhat is the main legal issue facing DACA and Dreamers in 2025?
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that DACA might be unlawful but upheld protections for current recipients outside Texas until 2026.
Read: Report: Half a Million Dreamers Face Risk of DeportationWhat changes happened for DACA recipients on August 25, 2025?
DACA recipients lost access to Marketplace plans and premium tax credits on August 25, 2025.
Read: Legal Immigrants Lose ACA Help, Endangering Insurance MarketsWhy are DACA recipients facing delays in renewing their status?
DACA renewals are supposed to be filed about 120 to 150 days before expiration, but USCIS has had cases pending well past that window, with some renewals taking several months.
Read: Bay Area Democrats Press USCIS for Action on 100,000-Case DACA Renewal BacklogHow are DACA recipients being affected by USCIS processing delays?
USCIS processing delays are causing many DACA recipients to lose their employment permits and jobs before new renewals arrive.
Read: USCIS Processing Delays Freeze DACA Renewals, Forcing Recipients Out of WorkWhat should current DACA recipients do to maintain their status?
Current DACA recipients should continue to submit their renewal application before their status expires to maintain protection from deportation and work authorization.
Read: No DHS Directive in 2025 Ordering DACA Recipients to Self-Deport
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 to address labor needs.
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…
DACA Recipients Navigate 2026 Tax Credits as IRS-DHS Data-Sharing Agreement Looms
New 2026 tax rules tighten SSN requirements for credits, impacting DACA and ITIN filers, while courts block an…
Texas Blocks Occupational Licenses for DACA Recipients, Disrupting Careers
Texas restricts driver's and occupational licenses for DACA recipients and undocumented immigrants in 2026, creating major barriers to…
California Freezes Medi-Cal Enrollment for Immigrants with Satisfactory Status
California has frozen new full-scope Medi-Cal for many adult immigrants in 2026. Children and pregnant people remain covered,…
California Freezes Medi-Cal Enrollment for Immigrants with Satisfactory Status
California has frozen new full-scope Medi-Cal for many adult immigrants in 2026. Children and pregnant people remain covered,…
Texas Tightens Commercial License Rules, Adding Verification Systems and Dalilah Law
Texas 2026 driver's license rules tighten for immigrants with expanded federal verification, longer wait times, and new commercial…
Federal Suit Seeks Return of Sacramento DACA Recipient Estrada Juarez
Maria Estrada Juarez filed a federal suit seeking return to the U.S. after being deported during a USCIS…
Homeland Security Blocks Funding, Democrats Warn as 7,000 DACA Recipients Face Deportation
Democrats block DHS funding over DACA deportations, impacting TSA and FEMA as a 2026 court ruling adds legal…