DACA Resources
What benefits do I have with my DACA? Download the guide here.
Resources for First-Time Applicants
New DACA Application Step by Step Assistance Workshop (Video) — Passcode: WmXQ8u%5
First time DACA Applicant Presentation Slides (Slideshow)
Links for the forms — All forms are free and available at the USCIS website
National Resource for Free DACA Application and Filing Fee Support
Forms Needed:
(1st to review) Form I-821D (PDF, 536.17 KB) — Info on entry to US what extra documents you may need
(2nd to review) Form I-765 (MUST be filed with your Form I-821D) (PDF, 492.38 KB)
(3rd to review) I-765 Worksheet (PDF, 238.54 KB)
(4th to review) Form G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance (PDF, 241.14 KB)
Free or Low Cost Legal Services:
National Immigration Legal Services Directory — Add your zip code; will list all orgs in your area
Action NYC — Call ActionNYC at 800-354-0365, Monday through Friday between 9AM to 6PM, to connect with City-funded, free and safe immigration legal help.
DACA Checklist from 2016 (for reference only)
Fee Support
MAF's DACA Fee Assistance — MAF’s DACA Fee Assistance is a $247.50 loan with a matching $247.50 grant that covers the $495 filing fee to apply for DACA
Please visit our Google Doc for our most up-to-date resource list. We will update this page as we collect more resources.
VIDEO: DACA Info Session
On February 18, 2021, our organizer Israel spoke with Michael from NYLAG on DACA and requirements for initial applications and renewals. Watch the Instagram Live video below.