Track your I-821D (DACA) case status
The I-821D, Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, is filed by eligible people who came to the U.S. as children. Renewals are time-sensitive, and USCIS won't tell you when your case moves. TrackPetition watches your I-821D and emails you the moment its status changes.
What the I-821D is
DACA is usually requested together with an I-765 for work authorization. The program has been shaped by litigation, so eligibility and what USCIS can process may be limited at any given time — but your own case still moves through USCIS, and its status is what you track here.
Processing time & premium processing
Processing time depends on the service center and whether it's an initial or renewal request, and it can be affected by the program's ongoing litigation. Premium processing is not available for the I-821D. Because a late DACA renewal can create a gap in protection and work authorization, watching the case closely matters.
Processing times change constantly — for the current figure for your specific form and category, check the official USCIS processing-times tool.
USCIS median processing time
as of FY25 Q3
0.8 months Range: 0.4–1.9 months · 9 quarters
hover a quarter for its value
Source: USCIS quarterly all-forms reports · current live figures →
Common USCIS statuses
You'll usually see "Case Was Received", "Request for Additional Evidence Was Sent", "Case Was Approved", and — for the linked I-765 — card-production updates. USCIS often re-words equivalent steps; we normalize those so a real update reaches you cleanly.
Why tracking matters
A DACA renewal that lands late can interrupt your protection and your work permit, so timing is critical. Same-day alerts mean an approval or card update reaches you the day USCIS posts it.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I check my I-821D (DACA) case status?
- Enter your USCIS receipt number in the free check to see the latest status from USCIS, then confirm your email so TrackPetition alerts you on any change.
- Does the I-821D have premium processing?
- No. USCIS does not offer premium processing for the I-821D. Check the USCIS processing-times tool for the current estimate.
- Is I-821D tracking free?
- The receipt-number check and email alerts are free — best-effort, we try to check about once a day. For reliable, more frequent checks (more than 70 times a week) plus WhatsApp and Telegram, a paid plan is available.
Related case types
TrackPetition watches every USCIS case type with a receipt number.
TrackPetition is an independent case-status notification service by Startup58 LLC — not a law firm, and not legal advice or legal assistance. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed immigration attorney. We are not affiliated with USCIS or any government agency. Free tracking is best-effort: we try to check your case about once a day. For reliable, more frequent checks (more than 70 times a week) plus WhatsApp and Telegram alerts, a paid plan is available.
Stop refreshing USCIS. Let us watch your I-821D.
Enter your receipt number, confirm your email, and get an alert the moment your status changes.