USCIS Form I-821D, Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

About USCIS Form I-821D

Form I-821D, Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, is used to request or renew DACA. It is typically filed together with a work authorization request and a fee form. Because DACA rules and court decisions have changed over time, it is important to check the current USCIS guidance before filing.

This page is a general guide and helper only. It is not legal or immigration advice. Always download and file the current official form from USCIS at https://www.uscis.gov/i-821d, since some USCIS forms must be completed on the official version.

Who needs to complete it

• People requesting DACA for the first time who meet the current guidelines.
• Current recipients renewing their deferred action before it ends.
• Applicants filing together with a work authorization request.
• Individuals whose situation changed and who need to update their request.

How to fill out USCIS Form I-821D

1. 1Read the current USCIS guidance, since DACA rules have been affected by court decisions and can change.
2. 2Enter your full name, other names used, date of birth, and country of birth.
3. 3Provide your current address, contact details, and Alien Registration Number if you have one.
4. 4Indicate whether this is an initial request or a renewal.
5. 5Provide the entry, residence, and education or service information the form asks for.
6. 6Answer the background and eligibility questions honestly.
7. 7Prepare the related work authorization and fee forms that are filed together, if they apply to you.
8. 8Review, sign, and date the request, note any preparer, and file it with the supporting documents in the current instructions.