--- title: DACA Renewal 101 description: If you were approved for DACA, in order to maintain protected status it’s essential to apply for DACA renewal. --- [![Envoy Global company logo](https://info.envoyglobal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/eg_logo%20_2000.png?width=2000&height=218&name=eg_logo%20_2000.png "Envoy Global company logo")](https://www.envoyglobal.com/) # 2015 Old Blog # DACA Renewal 101 Posted by [PJohnson](https://info.envoyglobal.com/blog-old-test/author/pjohnson) on May 1, 2015 6:20:39 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is an initiative that was announced by President Obama in June 2012. It offers temporary, protected status and work authorization to individuals without legal status in the United States. DACA status is offered in two year increments. If you were approved, in order to maintain protected status it’s essential to apply for [DACA renewal](http://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/consideration-deferred-action-childhood-arrivals-process/renew-your-daca). Requirements for DACA Renewal: - You have continuously resided in the United States since you received DACA approval. - You did not leave the United States on or after August 15, 2012, without advance parole. - You have not been convicted of a significant misdemeanor, felony, three or more misdemeanors, or otherwise pose a threat to national security. ## **DACA Renewal Timeline** It’s recommended to submit your renewal application at least 120 days (four months) but not more than 150 days (five months) before your DACA expiration date. To ensure your renewal application is filed on time, begin the process six to seven months before your DACA expiration. ## **Reasons to Re-apply Sooner Than Later** If your DACA expires before you receive your renewed DACA, you can accrue additional unlawful presence in the United States. And your work authorization will expire. If you apply for renewal within the 4 to 5 month period before expiration and USCIS is not able to process your renewal in time, they may continue your approved status temporarily. **Renewal Fee** The filing fee paid to the USCIS to renew your deferred action status is $465. Have additional questions about [Deferred Action renewal](http://www.visanow.com/daca-dapa/about/daca/)? 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