Are DACA applications being accepted?

Under the ruling, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said in a statement released on July 19, 2021, that the agency “will continue to accept the filing of both initial and renewal DACA requests, as well as accompanying requests for employment authorization.”

How many applications does USCIS process per day?

On an average day we: Process 3,100 applications to sponsor relatives and future spouses. Analyze nearly 600 tips, leads, cases and detections for potential fraud, public safety and national security concerns.

How many applications does USCIS process in a year?

USCIS completed 7.6 million applications, petitions and requests in FY 2020, also the lowest in the past five years. Completions include both approved and denied petitions, applications and requests.

How many green cards are available each year?

140,000 green cards
Each year, a total of 140,000 green cards are available in the employment-based categories and no single country can use more than 7% of the total.

Is USCIS approving advance parole for DACA?

Yes. USCIS will continue to accept and adjudicate applications for advance parole for current DACA recipients.

How many new DACA applications are accepted?

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) administers the DACA program. USCIS has approved 1,334 initial DACA applications since the November 2020 ruling. So far, in 2021, USCIS has approved 1,163 new applicants. USCIS also approved 171 new applications between November 14, 2020, and the end of 2020.

What is the processing time for I 290B?

Usually, the I-290B is decided within 2 months, and if approved then the case picks up right where it left off. The I-765 and I-131 are reinstated.

Why do green card applications take so long?

Green cards allocated annually to employment-based categories, including investors and “special immigrants,” number 140,000 worldwide. The waits are especially long for people attempting to immigrate from China, Mexico, India, and the Philippines, due to the high demand from those countries.

When to accept a first-time request for Deferred Action under DACA?

Accepting first-time requests for consideration of deferred action under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) based on the terms of the DACA policy in effect prior to Sept. 5, 2017, and in accordance with the Court’s Dec. 4, 2020, order;

What are the requirements for Deferred Action?

Came to the United States before reaching your 16th birthday; Have continuously resided in the United States since June 15, 2007, up to the present time; Were physically present in the United States on June 15, 2012, and at the time of making your request for consideration of deferred action with USCIS;

Does DHS comply with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals?

DHS will comply with the order while it remains in effect, but DHS may seek relief from the order. This page provides information on requesting consideration of deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA). You may request DACA for the first time or renew your existing period of DACA if it is expiring.

How many DACA applications were approved as of June 30?

Among those accepted as of June 30, 74.5 percent were approved, 24.5 percent are still under review, and only 1.0 percent (5,383 applications) were denied deferred action.