I-821D (DACA) Processing Times
Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
3.5 mo – 4.0 mo
Current I-821D Processing Time
As of , USCIS I-821D (Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) processing times average 3.5 mo to 4.0 mo across service centers, with full range 3.5 mo to 4.0 mo. Processing is handled at Service Center Operations. Processing times have been relatively stable over the past three months. Data is checked daily from official USCIS estimates.
Processing Time Trend
Upper bound of processing time range shown. Source: USCIS Processing Times.
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USCIS Service Center Consolidation
As of , USCIS publishes I-821D processing times at 1 reporting level (Service Center Operations), down from 3 in 2024 — when reporting included individual service centers (e.g., California and Nebraska) that now roll up to the divisional level. Source: USCIS published processing times.
I-821D Processing Times by Service Center
1| Service Center | Min | Max | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Center Operations (SCD) Fastest | 3.5 mo | 4.0 mo | Slow |
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Citation
ImmigrationTimes.org. (2026). I-821D Processing Times (data as of Apr 21, 2026). Retrieved May 13, 2026, from https://immigrationtimes.org/forms/i-821d/. Dataset DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.19529862
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Frequently Asked Questions
Current USCIS I-821D processing times range from 3.5 mo to 4.0 mo across service centers. This data is updated daily from USCIS official processing time estimates.
DACA petitions are filed using USCIS Form I-821D. Current processing times range from 3.5 mo to 4.0 mo across service centers. This data is updated daily from official USCIS processing time estimates.
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Source: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Data aggregated from daily USCIS processing time snapshots. Data last updated . Permanent link.