DACA and work permits
Keeping DACA current, and looking past it
DACA protects you only while it's current. We file renewals early, keep your work permit from lapsing and follow the court cases that decide what comes next.
Many DACA recipients have another path nobody has told them about: a parent or spouse who could petition, a job, or a past entry that changes the picture. At every renewal we look for it. If there's nothing yet, we tell you what to keep and what to avoid, so you're ready if the rules change.
What we handle for Dreamers
Renewals
Filed well before the expiration date, with a reminder from us before it's due.
Work permits
Employment authorization, and what to tell an employer while a renewal is pending.
Other paths
A family petition, a job or a past entry that could lead to a green card.
Travel
Whether travel abroad is possible, and the risks to weigh before you go.
What Dreamers ask at renewal time
Can I apply for DACA for the first time?
The rules for first-time requests have changed several times because of court decisions, and they may change again. Call us to hear where things stand today; we'll tell you honestly.
Will renewing put my family at risk?
Ask us before you file. We go over what the form asks, and what it means for the people you list on it.
Check your renewal date with us
Bring your current work permit and your last approval notice.