Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

When this applies to you

• You arrived in the U.S. before age 16 and were under 31 on June 15, 2012
• You've continuously resided in the U.S. since June 15, 2007
• You're in school, graduated, or honorably discharged from the military
• You have no significant criminal record

Documents you'll need

You upload these while filling out the form. You can start now and add them as you go.

• Form I-765 (work permit), category (c)(33), with its fee, in the same envelopeOptional

  Without it, the entire submission is rejected. We prepare Form I-765 on this site: choose category (c)(33) — DACA, and give the same mailing address. Form I-821D has no fee; the I-765 fees are listed on Form G-1055 (uscis.gov/forms).

• Form I-765WS (economic necessity worksheet), completed and signed, in the same envelopeOptional

  We do not prepare Form I-765WS. It goes with the I-765.

• Proof of your identity

  Passport, birth certificate with photo identification, national identity document with photo or fingerprint, U.S. government document with your name and photo (EAD, visa, driver's license), school or military ID with photo, or state-issued photo ID showing date of birth. Expired documents are acceptable.

• Evidence that you came to the United States before your 16th birthday

  For example: passport with an admission stamp, Form I-94, I-94W or I-95, an INS or DHS document stating your date of entry (such as a Notice to Appear, Form I-862), travel tickets, U.S. school records, medical records or official religious records.

• Evidence that you established residence in the United States before your 16th birthday

  Since you returned on or after your 16th birthday: school records, employment records, or any documents showing that you were physically present in the United States for multiple years before your 16th birthday.

• Evidence of your continuous residence in the United States since June 15, 2007

  For example: rent receipts, utility bills (gas, electric, phone), pay stubs, W-2 Forms or letters from employers, school records, medical records, official religious records (baptism, first communion…), money order receipts, dated bank records, birth certificates of children born in the U.S., leases, contracts, insurance policies, postmarked letters. A document in your parents' name is accepted if you also submit other evidence connecting you to that address. Employer letters must show your address at the time, exact periods of employment and your duties, and be signed.

• Evidence that your absences were brief, casual, and innocent

  For example: tickets or itinerary showing the dates, passport entries, hotel receipts, evidence of the purpose (a wedding, a funeral…), a copy of your Advance Parole Document issued by USCIS.

• Evidence that you were present in the United States on June 15, 2012

  For example: rent receipts, utility bills (gas, electric, phone), pay stubs, W-2 Forms or letters from employers, school records, medical records, official religious records (baptism, first communion…), money order receipts, dated bank records, birth certificates of children born in the U.S., leases, contracts, insurance policies, postmarked letters. A document in your parents' name is accepted if you also submit other evidence connecting you to that address. Employer letters must show your address at the time, exact periods of employment and your duties, and be signed.

• Your Form I-94, I-94W or I-95 showing the date your authorized stay expired
• Any document showing that your status or parole had expired as of June 15, 2012

  For example a copy of the document that granted that status or parole, showing its end date.

• Evidence that you are currently enrolled in school or a qualifying program

  Registration card, acceptance or enrollment letter, current transcript or report card, issued by the school, school district or program. It should show your name, the institution's name, the dates of enrollment and your current grade level. For a literacy or career training program, a letter from the program stating its public funding, or information on its effectiveness if it is not publicly funded.

• Your diploma, certificate or GED

  High school diploma, state-recognized equivalent (GED, certificate of completion, certificate of attendance), transcript or enrollment history showing the date of graduation or completion, or a college degree. It should show your name, the institution and the date of graduation or completion.

• Evidence that you are an honorably discharged veteran

  Form DD-214, NGB Form 22, military personnel records or military health records.

• Your removal proceedings documents (if available)Optional

  The removal order, any document issued by the immigration judge (including a termination order) or the final decision of the BIA. For a renewal, only those you have not already submitted to USCIS.

• For each U.S. arrest: the complete arrest record and disposition, original or court-certified copy, in the envelopeOptional

  No charges filed: an original official statement by the arresting agency or a court order confirming that no charges were filed. Record sealed or expunged: the original or a court-certified copy of the order, or an original statement from the court that no record exists. Not required for juvenile records that state law prohibits disclosing. For a renewal, only new documents.

• For each arrest outside the United States: the complete arrest record and disposition, original or certified copy, in the envelopeOptional

  With its certified English translation. No charges filed: an original official statement by the arresting agency. For a renewal, only new documents.

• Certified English translations of your foreign-language documents (if applicable)Optional

  A full translation, with the translator's signed certification: complete and accurate, competent in both languages, printed name, date and contact information.

• Form G-28 completed by your attorney or accredited representative

  A preparer who is an attorney or accredited representative must submit it with the request.

• Form G-1145, included with the request (optional)Optional

  To be notified by email or text message when USCIS accepts the request.

How the filing works

• 12 guided sections in your language. We only ask the questions that apply to you.
• Your answers are saved as you go, so you can stop and come back
• We fill the official USCIS PDF and you sign it online