How long does the I-821D take?

Deferred action (DACA)

Typical time

≈ 4 months

This is the time USCIS published for the I-821D.

This is the average USCIS published for the cases it completed from January 1 to March 31, 2026. It looks backward, not forward: it is not a prediction for your case, and USCIS notes that it may differ from its own processing-times tool.

Official source: USCIS, Number of Service-wide Forms by Quarter, Form Status, and Processing Time (FY2026 Q2) ↗

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