Fill out I-821D (Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) online
Form I-821D is used to request consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). DACA provides temporary relief from deportation and work authorization for individuals who were brought to the United States as children and meet specific eligibility criteria.
How to fill out I-821D (Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals)
Determine eligibility
Confirm you meet all DACA requirements: entered the U.S. before age 16, continuous residence since June 15, 2007, physical presence on June 15, 2012, no lawful immigration status on June 15, 2012, and currently enrolled in school, have a GED, or were honorably discharged from the military.
Enter personal information
Provide your full legal name, date of birth, country of birth, A-Number (if any), Social Security number (if any), current address, and all addresses since June 15, 2007.
Document your immigration and education history
Provide details about your initial entry to the U.S., including date, location, and manner of entry. List your education history, including schools attended, degrees obtained, and current enrollment status.
Gather evidence of continuous presence
Collect documents proving you have lived in the U.S. continuously, such as school records, medical records, employment records, bank statements, and lease agreements. Include evidence for each year since 2007.
Submit with I-765 and filing fee
File Form I-821D together with Form I-765 and Form I-765WS. Include the filing fee, two passport-style photos, a copy of your government-issued ID, and all supporting evidence. USCIS will schedule a biometrics appointment.
About I-821D (Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals)
Who needs this form
Individuals who entered the United States before age 16, have continuously resided in the U.S. since June 15, 2007, were under 31 years of age on June 15, 2012, and meet education or military service requirements. Applicants must not have been convicted of a felony, significant misdemeanor, or three or more misdemeanors.
Where to submit
Mail the completed form with Form I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization) and Form I-765WS (Worksheet) to the USCIS lockbox address specified in the form instructions. DACA requests cannot currently be filed online.
Source and content freshness
- Reviewed: 2026-02-24
- Filing deadlines may shift for weekends and holidays. Verify due dates with official instructions.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Not filing Forms I-821D, I-765, and I-765WS together as a package
- Failing to provide evidence of continuous residence in the U.S. since June 15, 2007
- Not including proof of presence in the U.S. on June 15, 2012
- Missing the renewal window (submit renewal requests between 120 and 150 days before expiration)
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Can I travel outside the U.S. with DACA?
DACA recipients may apply for advance parole to travel outside the United States for humanitarian, educational, or employment purposes. However, traveling without advance parole will generally result in losing DACA status. You must request and receive advance parole approval before departing the U.S.
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