DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) EAD category code is C33.
There is currently no category for DACA. No Lawful Status (NLS) would be the most appropriate option for a DACA recipient filing their I-765. Form I-821D: Were you initially granted deferred action under DACA by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)?
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.
C33. • An alien who has been granted Deferred Action for Childhood. Arrivals (DACA)
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.
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.
An EAD issued to a DACA beneficiary will bear category code C33.
In ance with this decision, USCIS will continue to accept and process DACA renewal requests and accompanying applications for employment authorization under the DACA regulations at 8 CFR 236.22 and 236.23, as it has since October 31, 2022.
Is it required to open the I-765 and I-131? It is not mandatory to open the I-765 and I-131 cases together or with the I-485. Based on your travel plans, the legal team will be able to advise if the I-765, I-131, or both filings are recommended via your Communication Center.