DACA renewal delayed?
Official tools and legal help.
Independent, non-government tool. Not legal advice.
- Check USCIS processing timesSelect I-821D, Renewal, then Service Center Operations (SCOPS).
- Check your case statusUse your receipt number on the official USCIS service, not on this website.
- Read the e-Request inquiry instructionsReview current USCIS instructions before submitting a service request.
- Find a legal service providerLook for an immigration attorney or an accredited representative at a nonprofit organization.
These links open external services. We do not ask for your receipt number or contact details.
How long is a renewal taking?
Snapshot checked 2026-10-14: USCIS reported that 80% of completed I-821D renewal cases at SCOPS were completed within 7 months. This measure uses cases adjudicated over the past six months. It is not a prediction for a pending case.
The result did not show a data-update date. That date is unverified. Check the official page for the latest figure before making plans.
Separate from that measurement, USCIS states a processing goal of 120 days in DACA FAQ Q52, last reviewed 2025-10-30. A goal does not guarantee your approval date.
Before you submit an inquiry
The USCIS processing page checked on 2026-10-14 says DACA applicants with cases pending more than 105 days can submit a “Case outside normal processing time” inquiry. It says to use the Form I-765 receipt number because I-821D is not listed in the menu. Verify the current instructions; this site does not assess inquiry eligibility or calculate an inquiry date.
If your EAD is close to expiring or has expired
Get individualized advice about your documents, employment authorization and next steps. A pending application or calculated window does not establish that you may work. This tool does not determine renewal eligibility.
Find legal helpAsk a congressional office about case assistance
Your representative or a senator’s office may offer constituent casework. Ask what the office can do and follow its privacy-release process. An inquiry does not promise approval or faster processing.
A few common questions
Is the posted processing time my approval date?
No. It summarizes completed cases and some cases take longer. The posted measurement and the USCIS goal have different meanings; neither predicts an individual approval.
Will contacting USCIS or Congress guarantee a faster decision?
No. These channels can help request information or case assistance, but do not guarantee a decision or completion date.
Can I enter my receipt number here?
No. This site has no case-status form. Enter personal information only on the official service or with the legal provider you choose, after checking the destination.
Sources
Checked: .
- Official processing-time lookup
- USCIS DACA FAQ (Q52–Q53)
FAQ last reviewed: 2025-10-30.
- NILC delay guidance (updated July 7, 2026)