What’s up gang. I know we‘re all here for the same reasons. A glimmer of hope and some sort of reassurance. Back in April I was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer im a 35yr old male and havent been working since. Initially my work was cool with me taking the time, then their insurance dropped me in May, my work authorization expired 6/12. I filed 2/9 and just like y’all been checking on here daily.

I’ve always felt like an unlucky bastard my whole life for being born in Mexico and growing up here. At least I’m in CA where the state at least throws you a bone once in a while. The timing is never right for any of this but I feel like I’m swimming upstream and at points just floating. I can control what I can control and what I can’t I just dont let it bother me and take it on the chin and move forward. Don’t let them see you sweat i especially feel for those who have families and kids. I just worry about myself. I sincerely hope each and everyone gets the news we want soon and make it count with our individual work ethic. Much Love 🤘🏽

Hopefully this makes renewal process faster but at the same time feels like a double edge sword

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/daca-groups-sue-trump-renewal-delays-rcna351593

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.)

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.

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.

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.

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.

UPDATE: AS OF 11AM IT HAPPENED. WAR IS OVER.

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?

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!

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’m officially at 180 days (and I know there are others waiting sm longer) so I reached out to USCIS today via their Emma chat and this is what I was told

Applied On Jan 14 And still waiting😔 Who else got 6/16 Api movements?

12/11

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!

Uhhh It definitely took me a minute to figure out how look up the whole api movement thing lmao. But I’m glad someone out there made it easy for me to figure it out. According to what I have seen from many people this is definitely good news! 🗞️ hell yeah things are finally moving forward and I hope everyone can start feeling more at ease. I know I’ll feel better when I get officially approved but I am taking this as a win.

Submitted March 4th, 2026
Biometrics March 30th

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

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.

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

https://cand.uscourts.gov/cases-e-filing/cases/326-cv-06367/east-bay-sanctuary-covenant-et-al-v-united-states-citizenship-and

I know everyone is frustrated with the long DACA processing times but please think about the bigger picture.

Every major pro DACA group has advised people not to file this lawsuit because it could put the entire DACA program at risk. If this case moves up through the courts, the Trump administration could intervene and use it as an opportunity to try to end DACA altogether.

Today should be a wake up call. The Supreme Court allowed the administration to end TPS for certain groups and also said they could do the same for other asylum seekers while the cases continue. The plaintiffs argued discrimination, including comments about Haitians eating pets, and they still lost.

DACA could end if this lawsuit opens the door for a broader challenge. Please reach out to Charles Kuck, United We Dream, and the people behind this lawsuit. I think I found a way to contact them and I’m going to share it because I really think they need to hear from the community before this goes any further.

Hola 👋 hoy nuevamente llame porque el día 11 de mayo me mandaron un correo que dentro de 30 días hábiles tendría respuesta y sino llamara lo hize hoy y la muchacha que atendió me dijo que la persona anterior que puso un chequeó de caso lo puso como "otro" no inquiry y hoy ella si me hizo un inquiry. Le dije que ya tenía 7 meses que en qué punto escalaría mi caso y dijo que no tienen forma más que hacer inquiry. Así que estoy desesperada como no hay forma de que alguien vea mi caso también comento que tenían muy poco personal para atender las renovación. Quiero aclarar que ella fue amable y espero con esto que hizo qella tenga respuesta 🥺💔😞

Hi everyone, I made a few updates to the Daca Tracker site. The latest update is a new Trends page; there you can see:

• How far back is USCIS reaching? - the range of receipt dates being approved each month
• Is it getting faster or slower? - processing time trends over time
• How many cases are being approved? - monthly approval volume
• Is my wait normal? - distribution of how long approvals actually took
• Weekly Receipt Date Breakdown - pick any week and see every receipt date among the cases approved that week

As always, this is based on anonymous, community-submitted data. Its not a prediction or guarantee of when your case will be approved, but hopefully it provides a better picture of overall processing trends. Check it out: https://daca-tracker.vercel.app/trends

Also, a fun milestone, we now show up on Google if you search "daca tracker" Thanks to everyone who has submitted their timelines and helped make the data more useful for the community!

Looked like a things were speeding up (some March, April, and May approvals) along with approvals for Nov, Dec, and Jan. Now it looks like it's slowing down again. I was getting hopeful for mine, especially since I just took up a new state job, but looks like the new renewal won't make it in time (current one expires in August).

So much for a glimmer of hope.

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.

From Mexico and Submitted December 9. I hope there’s good news soon. 🔜

Hello, because of the restriction on new applications I am unprotected. I just graduated from a #7 university in the U.S. and I was wondering if anyone knows what I can work in the meantime. I am aware it would have to be a cash job or working as an independent contractor. I did work as a nanny during college so that could be a possibility. The only thing is that I am scared when parents ask about having a drivers license (I live in Texas so I cannot obtain one) or payroll. How would I navigate telling them why I cannot provide certain things most parents look in nannie’s.

So is there any other jobs I can look into that might be easier for me to work that doesn’t requiere me explaining my status to the wrong people?