An individual may file Form I-821D, Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, to request that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) exercise prosecutorial discretion in his or her favor under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) process, including consideration for Renewal of ...
An EAD issued to a DACA beneficiary will bear category code C33.
Individuals who demonstrate that they meet the guidelines below may request consideration of deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) for a period of 2 years, subject to renewal for a period of 2 years, and may be eligible for employment authorization.
A request for DACA may be granted only if USCIS determines in its sole discretion that you meet each of the following threshold criteria and merit a favorable exercise of discretion: Were under the age of 31 as of June 15, 2012 (that is, you were born on or after June 16, 1981);
If you are submitting a paper form, make sure you use the most recent versions of Form I-821D, Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization and the Form I-765 Worksheet. A new edition of Form I-765 went into effect on April 1, 2024.
Form I-765 is the physical document. Form I-766 is an EAD card, which you can keep in your wallet. Both Form I-766 and I-765 are valid EADs. You actually use Form I-765 to apply for your Form 1-766 card.
In order to apply for DACA, applicants must submit the following forms or their application will be returned to them: Form I-821D Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals; Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization Document; Form I-765 WS –EAD economic need supplement form.
An EAD gives a person legal status to work in the United States but has fewer privileges than a green card. It shows an expiration date (usually one year from date issued) and is renewable. Any alien with a valid Employment Authorization Document (Form I-766 or Form I-688B) can be issued a Social Security number.
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals requestors: To be considered for DACA, you must submit: Form I-821D, Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals; Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization; Form I-765 Worksheet; and.