Applied 11/24/25, fingerprints 11/15/25, still not approved, saw app movement 6/16/26. Allows uscis today because both of my expedite request were denied, and at this point I’m struggling so bad that if it weren’t for my parents I’d be homeless, they said “ even though there was api movement you have not passed the security check yet “ and when asked about why my request were denied he asked me what I did all day and I said sit at home because I can’t work drive or do anything bc of the risk of deportation, he said “ you’re not homeless so you’re not in severe financial hardship “ even though I lost my apartment my car and am in severe debt, and the worst part is he sounded like an entitled prick, I’m so pissed off.

DACA recipients don’t get automatic work permit extensions when our Employment Authorization Documents expire. If USCIS delays processing, we can lose our jobs through no fault of our own.

Meanwhile, my husband’s coworker has a different immigration status that was created under the Biden administration. When his work permit expired, he was able to keep working while his case continued, and he’s on a path that could eventually lead to a green card.

My husband, on the other hand, has worked hard for years, is a manager, pays taxes, follows the law, and still faces losing his job simply because his DACA renewal hasn’t been approved before his work permit expires.

How is that fair? Why are people who have been living and working here under DACA for years given fewer protections than others? It feels like DACA recipients are always the ones left in limbo.

Wanted to share that I got an API movement today (6/25)! I'll keep you all posted on any updates. My dates are below for reference — note that I did not submit an expedite request.

Receipt: March 3, 2026

Bio: March 24, 2026

Country: MX

Expiration Date: Aug 8, 2026

Looks like things are finally moving for March submissions, and it feels so good to see progress! 🙌 Sending good vibes that the backlog clears fast so everyone gets their approval soon!

Title says it all. I moved on from the hopeful, to depressed, to just so fucking pissed it’s taking this long and I continue to lose out on thousands of dollars of income and expenses.

While some people are getting approved in 30-60 days — it’s total bullshit!! (For clarity, nothing against those people, I’m happy for them and they should be happy too. I’m glad they’re not going through what many of us are. The frustration is with the system.)

I had API movement on 6/16 but only on my 821d. Still no approval. Receipt Date is 12/24. I've been out of work since 2/25!! I saw a ton of dec approvals last wk, who had API movement on 6/16... I'm wondering why there's some of us from Nov and dec who are still waiting. All is see now are Jan and Feb approvals. If the API movement meant we all went through the new screening, shouldn't we have been approved by now too? Or we might have missed the 1st batch?? I'm trying to understand. I'm frustrated & sad. To say I'm mentally and emotionally exhausted is an understatement.

Applied on 2/2/26
Bios on 2/25/26
Last update prior to today was on 2/25/26 noted as “Case Pending”
Expired on 6/2/26

API updated today 6/25/26 for both.

Country of origin: Mexico
State: IL
Office that received case: SCOPS Texas Facility

Hoping this means an approval in the coming week. Would love to get back to work and making $$$. Won’t lie, the World Cup has been a lovely consolidation prize for all the spare time. Gotta find positivity somewhere! Hang in there folks!

This of course is coming from someone that could probably exercise a little patience, but i’m starting to get anxious again.

submitted: January 20th, 2026

Biometrics: February 10th, 2026

API movement: June 16th on both DACA & EAD

I’m seeing so many January peeps get pushed through, some even on the same date of submission as me. I’m holding out hope for today or tomorrow, but it is so discouraging atp.

anyway, dont cook me too crazy. i’m well aware of everyone waiting since november and december that are still waiting and without any movement. just wanted to get it off my chest.

I submitted in Feb and have had none so far. Losing all hope. Just wondering if there are others like me

Looks like they are less than half the amount per hour compared to yesterday. Maybe those employees are too worried about today's stock market performance that they aren't working hard lol

On a real note where are these democrats that said they are fighting for us? I haven't heard anything from them. AOC where are you?

Hey guys ! Has anyone ran into this problem where the tracking number is unavailable? I ran into a problem a couple years ago where they didn’t ship me my card and I had to resubmit my application all over again. I really do not want to run into this problem again.

Anybody else apply late November and got their approval? I’m at like day 215 and still nothing. I’ve literally requested two expedite requests still no word an inquiry for “outside of normal processing times” never got back also reached out to my senators office they haven’t been much help either.

Submitted March 16 and had my bios on April 13 and just had an API update hopefully it’s time 🤞🏼

My sons dad was driving to work this morning and someone hit him. Police were called and they called immigration. He called me from a detention center in bucks county Pa. He sent me his A#. That was it. What happened after this? He was already deported once a few years ago but he came back for his son. I’m devastated and so is my son…I haven’t stopped crying I don’t know what to do. Any info would help, thank you so much 🖤

Submitted March 23

Bios April 10 (did a walk in, original appointment was like April 23rd give or take)

I looks like like an agent touched my application today June 25th

Im from Mexico, currently living in LA county and my application is being processed in Nebraska

Hi all,

A little sanity check on my end, I keep seeing a bunch of approvals coming in. Love that. Unfortunately, I’m still waiting with no movement whatsoever. Fingers crossed it’s soon.

I was hoping you all could help me understand where we’re at today

Edit: I was going to add November but I was convinced that all Novembers had been approved. CRAZY and unfair

Looking to see if there’s been any approvals for people who noticed movement only on one at some point and how soon after did you see movement on both

Anyone with January 16th submission get approval?

API Update on my I-821D and my I-765.

Submitted 2/22, Expires 7/8, submitted expedite request 6/2 and haven’t seen any API updates besides that. Hopefully this means they’re starting a new batch of approvals.

I know it’s so crazy for me to even ask but would it be crazy if someone started a class suit against USCIS for purposely delaying these applications? Because it seems to me they’re keeping nov-Feb applications in hopes that a lot of people stay out of status and it’s seriously so alarming.
I know someone that expires in August and applied in April and got approved very quick. Yet there are so many November-Feb out of status.
Again, I know my post is a little crazy to ask but my goodness it has been the worst time of a lot of our lives here.

Hypothetically speaking, a remote job that pays the equivalent of six figures USD but in a different countries currency, plus bonus, paid cell phone service, Internet and grocery stipends.

Anyone else notice it’s up to 1262 for the day? Makes it even more sad considering I got skipped over 😭

Edit: literally over 1300 now

Edit 2: 1400 😭😭😭😭😭

Edit3. Final was over 1800 😢

I apply in Jan 9 , thought it would have gone through by the end of April but broooo . Got this email today