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
California DACA Recipient Sues to Halt Deportation, Claims Due Process Violation
A DACA recipient has filed a federal lawsuit seeking return to the U.S. after an allegedly unlawful deportation that violated her constitutional due process...
Senators Demand Return of Deported California DACA Recipient as Kristi Noem Backs Enforcement
Senators demand DHS transparency after 86 DACA recipients were deported in 2025, questioning the use of 'criminal histories'…
Advocates, Lawmakers Urge Homeland Security to Protect DACA Recipients from Deportation
DHS reported 261 DACA arrests and 86 deportations in 2025, sparking a clash with lawmakers over enforcement transparency…
ICE Deports 86 DACA Recipients in 2025 as Kristi Noem Pushes Enforcement
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem reports 261 DACA arrests and 86 deportations in 2025, sparking criticism from senators over…
Lawmakers Urge DACA Holders to Renew Early Amid Renewals Push
DACA recipients must navigate a complex landscape of litigation and updated fees in 2025. To maintain protection, filing…
Texas DACA Recipients Consider Leaving as Work Permit Revocation Looms
A 5th Circuit ruling in January 2025 restricts work permits for DACA recipients in Texas though deportation protections…
Texas-Only DACA Could Reshape National Policy, Experts Say
The Fifth Circuit limited parts of DACA on January 17, 2025 to Texas, keeping deportation protection nationwide but…
DACA Reopens: Employers Must Update I-9 Compliance and Policies
A court order could let USCIS accept new DACA applications soon; renewals remain open. Outside Texas new applicants…
DACA: No new initial applications processed nationwide in 2025
USCIS will receive but not process new DACA initial applications under a court order as of September 30,…
El Paso DACA Recipient Remains in ICE Custody After Deportation Ends
Despite an immigration judge terminating her removal case and a federal restraining order, DACA recipient Catalina Santiago remained…