Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
Applies for DACA — deferred action from deportation and a work permit for certain individuals brought to the U.S. as children. (Note: DACA's legal status has been subject to ongoing litigation; check uscis.gov for current availability.)
Filing fee
No fee
+ $85 biometrics
Typical processing
6-18 months
As of 2026-06-12
Category
humanitarian
USCIS (by mail to designated facility
How Form I-821D compares across PetitionPace forms
Total USCIS fee rank
#17 of 26
total fee $85
Vs median fee
-$455
median $540 across 26 forms
Processing high-end rank
#8 of 19
+0 mo vs median high end
Fee comparisons use only the in-repo PetitionPace USCIS form records and the cited USCIS fee schedule/form pages. They do not imply eligibility, legal strategy, or a guarantee that USCIS will accept a filing.
Processing time
This is a point-in-time estimate. USCIS changes published ranges frequently and the live tool can vary by service center and case type.
Typical range: 6-18 months
Estimate based on USCIS data reviewed 2026-06-12. Always check the live USCIS processing-times tool at egov.uscis.gov/processing-times before making decisions.
This range is estimated and not verified against a specific recent USCIS cycle.
Filing fee
Filing fees shown here are based on the USCIS fee schedule effective April 1, 2024. USCIS fees can change; always confirm the current fee at uscis.gov before submitting a form.
No USCIS filing fee
Source: uscis.gov/DACA — fee/eligibility subject to court orders; verify before filing
Fees and form details last reviewed June 2026 against the USCIS fee schedule (Form G-1055, effective April 1, 2024). Always confirm the current fee at uscis.gov before filing.
Where to file
Processing times are estimates based on USCIS historical data and change frequently. Always check the live USCIS processing-times tool at egov.uscis.gov/processing-times for current official ranges before making any decisions.
USCIS (by mail to designated facility; online not available)
Always confirm the current filing location and instructions at uscis.gov official I-821D page .
Common questions
- What is Form I-821D?
- Applies for DACA — deferred action from deportation and a work permit for certain individuals brought to the U.S. as children. (Note: DACA's legal status has been subject to ongoing litigation; check uscis.gov for current availability.)
- How much does it cost to file Form I-821D?
- There is no USCIS filing fee for Form I-821D.
- How long does I-821D take?
- USCIS reports a typical processing range of 6-18 months for Form I-821D as of 2026-06-12. Processing times change monthly; always check egov.uscis.gov/processing-times for the current range.