Why daca is taking so long

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By Cindy Hernandez. By Michael O'Brien. But recently, DACA recipients have been reporting longer delays in the renewal of their status, putting many of their employment eligibility at risk. Or in some cases, completely taking away their ability to work legally. OK maybe August I just really hope that I can start by January. And this has been going on since the Obama administration. The Senate parliamentarian recently ruled that a path to citizenship for Dreamers and other immigrants cannot be included in a legislative package, but some continue to advocate for it.

I need more security. I have been contributing well to society and I know this country as my home. But your DACA may lapse for several weeks or months, depending on how late you applied for renewal. Note: Given the uncertainty of what will happen with DACA, we encourage people requesting DACA to consult with an accredited representative at a nonprofit organization that helps people with immigration matters or an attorney before they apply for renewal, to discuss the benefits and risks of applying.

Certain factors, such as new arrests or criminal convictions , will likely lead to a longer renewal request processing time. If you have been arrested or convicted since the last time you renewed your DACA, you should speak with an immigration legal expert before filing a renewal request. Also, if you submitted your DACA request early i. Others have received their renewal close to the date their DACA and work authorization expired.

The suggestions or tips described below were developed based on our experience helping people who are in these situations. Some of the options described may be more effective than others, depending on your particular case. Therefore, we recommend taking as many of these steps as you can. You will need to enter the receipt number for either your DACA application or your employment authorization application.

You should have received a receipt for each application after you submitted your renewal application. When you fill out the form, you should describe the effects that the delay in the processing of your DACA application will have on you.

When you file the DHS form online, state in the form a the reason s you are making the request for example, if you are at risk of losing a current or prospective job , b the steps you have already taken to learn about the status of your case, and c what the local USCIS field office has told you about your case.