# Why Yes, You Can Renew Your DACA — for now!

- Link: https://www.lumlawgroup.com/renew-your-daca/
- Published: 2018-01-16T12:22:34-08:00
- Author: Albert J Lum

Due to a recent **law suit** regarding the [Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program](https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/consideration-deferred-action-childhood-arrivals-daca),
a** federal judge** has ruled that USCIS must **continue the program** while the
lawsuit is pending a decision.  As such, USCIS released a [preliminary injunction on January 13, 2018](https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/deferred-action-childhood-arrivals-response-january-2018-preliminary-injunction)
announcing it will be **accepting renewal applications** for existing DACA holders
and for anyone who had DACA but could not renew due to the end of the DACA program(
[we wrote about it before too](https://lumlawgroup.com/Staging/support-for-daca/)).

Please note that this is a **temporary situation** and could change at any time.

## **What this means for you:**

You had DACA but could not renew, so your DACA has **expired**:

You may file a new application [here](https://www.uscis.gov/i-821d).

 

You have DACA but it is **expiring soon**:

We recommend you file for a renewal **four (4) to five (5) months before your DACA
is expires**. Four to five months allows you to receive your new work permit before
the previous one expires and is thereby a good rule of thumb.

 

You have **never had DACA** but think you might qualify:

USCIS is not accepting new applications at this time.

 

If you have any questions regarding qualifications, please visit the[ official USCIS website for more information](https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/consideration-deferred-action-childhood-arrivals-daca)
or contact our office at (626) 795-8886.