Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
DACA Renewal and Work Authorization Extensions
DACA provides protection from deportation and eligibility for employment authorization for qualifying individuals brought to the U.S. as children. Timely renewal is critical — Attorney Goncalves files your renewal package together and calendars your expiration date so you never lose protection.
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) provides temporary protection from removal and eligibility for work authorization to certain individuals who were brought to the United States as children. DACA is not a path to a green card or citizenship, but it allows recipients to work legally and live without fear of deportation while the program remains in effect.
Renewal requires filing your DACA renewal package and employment authorization application before your current grant expires. Filing late can result in loss of protection and work authorization. Attorney Goncalves tracks court decisions affecting DACA and advises on optimal filing timing.
DACA Policy Landscape
DACA has faced ongoing litigation since 2017. Court orders have repeatedly blocked full termination of the program while limiting new initial applications. Attorney Goncalves monitors federal court decisions and USCIS policy updates to advise current recipients on renewal timing and eligibility.
If you are a current DACA recipient, renewal remains available regardless of most court challenges. Do not let your protection lapse while waiting for policy clarity — timely renewal is your best protection.
Processing times vary case by case.
DACA Renewal Questions
Can I file a new initial DACA application?+
Initial DACA applications have been restricted by court orders since 2021. Eligibility depends on current litigation status. We advise whether initial filing is available at the time of your consultation.
What happens if my DACA renewal is denied?+
Denial ends your deferred action protection and work authorization. Depending on the reason, you may face enforcement action. We evaluate denial notices and advise on motions to reconsider or reopen.
Can DACA lead to a green card?+
DACA alone does not provide a path to permanent residence. However, some recipients may qualify through marriage to a U.S. citizen, employment sponsorship, or other pathways. We evaluate individual circumstances.