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I-821DOfficial USCIS form guideFamily-Based

I-821D: DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals)

Application for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. Provides temporary protection from deportation and work authorization for eligible individuals who arrived in the U.S. as children.

3-6 months typical processingModerate difficulty7 steps
Start with step 1 below

What you’ll need before you start

Gather these so you’re ready. You don’t have to have everything before step 1, but it helps.

  • •Proof of arrival before age 16
  • •Evidence of continuous residence since June 15, 2007
  • •Education records (diploma, transcript, or GED)
  • •Passport-style photos
  • •Filing fee: $495 (check uscis.gov)

How to use this guide

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Steps

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This guide is for general information only. Forms, fees, and rules change. Always use the official USCIS website for current forms, instructions, and filing.

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Estimates use public USCIS data—for planning only. For official status, use uscis.gov.

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