Practical Advice: If Your DACA Work Permit Expires On or Before March 5, 2018—Apply for Renewal Now
Washington, D.C. – Today's announcement that President Donald Trump has ended the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program with a six-month delay will affect over 200,000 Californians that are currently part of the DACA program.
"I strongly disagree with Donald Trump's announced changes to the DACA program and his administration's immigration policies," said Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks). "I have been very public in my disdain for various actions of the Trump Administration, and have introduced Articles of Impeachment for separate reasons."
Sherman continued, "Under the policy just released by the Administration it is critically important that those with DACA work permits that expire on or before March 5, 2018, apply for renewal immediately—I urge you not to wait until the October 5, 2017, deadline."
Congressman Sherman released the following practical advice to help those affected by the DACA decision:
Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced that DACA will be terminated in six months, meaning 800,000 current DACA recipients will be subject to deportation unless Congress acts.
- The Department of Homeland Security has issued a memo outlining the process by which DACA will be repealed. No new initial applications will be accepted after today, September 5.
- Individuals whose work permit expires on or before March 5, 2018, may apply for renewal of their work permit by submitting an application by October 5, 2017—but Sherman urges you to apply ASAP.
- If your DACA work permit expires between February 5, 2018, and March 5, 2018, you will need special advice on when to file. Applications filed more than 150 days before expiration may be premature, but those filed after October 5, 2017, will be rejected under President Trump's order.
- Anyone whose work permit expires on March 6, 2018, or after does not have the option to renew their DACA work permit and will then lose all DACA protections.
- Further, DHS has released a list of "Frequently Asked Questions" that can be accessed here.
- Residents of Congressman Sherman's District in the west and the south San Fernando Valley can obtain assistance at (818) 501-9200. Others should contact their own local members of Congress.
