2023 DACA Renewals: Quick Questionnaire

Data is powerful, so let's share some. For those of you that have renewed in the last 4 or so months:

1] Did you renew online or by mail?

2] Did you renew early or roughly on time (around 150 days prior to expiration) or later (less than 150 days prior to expiration)?

3] If you renewed by mail, did you send passport photos?

4] Did USCIS reuse previous biometrics or did you have to go in?

5] How did you pay for your filing fees?

6] Did you split your payment up between the 821D and 765 filing fees (per the new filing language associated with the I-821D application instructions)?
7] Did or are you experiencing any delays in having your renewal approved?

8] Did or are you experiencing any other issues with your renewal?

1) I did it by mail. I saw some posts here about people having trouble with the online service and telling to do mail instead. I got scared and paranoid. I ended up doing it by mail. I'm glad I listened because my stuff was approved timely.

2) Later. Less than 150 day prior to expiration.

3) Yes, I sent new passport pics.

4) They've reused my biometrics.

5) I paid with money orders.

6) Yes, I followed the instructions to the letter. I read them 1000 times to make sure I wouldn't screw up.

7) No delays. Praise Jesus.

No. Thank God.

1] Did you renew online or by mail? Online

2] Did you renew early or roughly on time (around 150 days prior to expiration) or later (less than 150 days prior to expiration)? Early about 180 days before expiration

3] If you renewed by mail, did you send passport photos? Uploaded digital passport pics

4] Did USCIS reuse previous biometrics or did you have to go in? Reused Biometrics

5] How did you pay for your filing fees? My Job paid for it or reimbursed me.

6] Did you split your payment up between the 821D and 765 filing fees (per the new filing language associated with the I-821D application instructions)? Online it automatically splits the payment when you use credit/debit card

7] Did or are you experiencing any delays in having your renewal approved? No delay since I don't expire until Sept. 2023

8] Did or are you experiencing any other issues with your renewal? No issues as of now.

This is a great idea. I've been interested in seeing just how the online renewals benefit us.

I’ve been following Reddit about online apps and it seems most issues have been fixed. I don’t see people having issues with delays. And it seems they’re prioritizing renewals close to expiring rather than acceptance date

This renewed online wayyy in advance. They waited right at the 150 day work. Online renewal- no issues

1] Did you renew online or by mail? Mail

2] Did you renew early or roughly on time (around 150 days prior to expiration) or later (less than 150 days prior to expiration)? Renewed early

3] If you renewed by mail, did you send passport photos? No. I haven't sent passport pictures with my last few renewals.

4] Did USCIS reuse previous biometrics or did you have to go in? Reused biometrics

5] How did you pay for your filing fees? Personal check

6] Did you split your payment up between the 821D and 765 filing fees (per the new filing language associated with the I-821D application instructions)? Not a requirement at the time of filing

7] Did or are you experiencing any delays in having your renewal approved? No, approved right around the 150 day mark

8] Did or are you experiencing any other issues with your renewal? No issues at all