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If your DACA renewal is delayed, your work, your income, and your peace of mind are at risk. A gap in your Employment Authorization Document (EAD) can cost you your job and leave your family without support.
As your trusted DACA renewal delay attorney in Fort Worth, Andrew T. Thomas, Attorneys at Law acts fast to identify the cause, push your case forward with USCIS, and protect your ability to work. We utilize direct agency communication, strategic expedited requests, and, when necessary, federal litigation to deal with stalled cases.
We serve our clients with urgency, compassion, and precision. We know the local landscape, the USCIS processes, and the federal rules that shape your case. If you’re worried about a delay or an approaching expiration date, we’re ready to fight for you. Reach out to us for a consultation.
DACA, or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, offers temporary protection from deportation and the ability to work legally in the United States. Because your DACA status does not grant permanent status, you must timely renew it to continue receiving the protection and benefits DACA provides.
If you qualify and maintain a valid status, you can apply for and use a Social Security number, request a driver’s license in Texas, and, when eligible, travel with advance parole.
Unfortunately, many DACA recipients experience delays when renewing their status. When your renewal is delayed, the risks are serious. These include:
You can lose work authorization when your EAD expires.
Your employer may be required to terminate your employment.
You may face financial hardship or disruption to essential services.
If your status lapses, you become vulnerable to enforcement.
Stress and uncertainty can affect your family’s stability and well-being.
Our immigration law firm is committed to fast action. We prepare accurate filings, closely monitor your case, and aggressively pursue resolution when delays occur.
Delays happen for many reasons. Knowing “why” helps us target a solution and shorten the wait. Common causes generally fall into two main categories: applicant errors and issues related to the applicant’s history since their last approval.
The most common causes for a delay or even a rejection are due to mistakes made during the application process, such as the following:
Late Filing: USCIS strongly encourages DACA recipients to file their renewal request 150 to 120 days (four to five months) before their current DACA and EAD expires. Filing too close to the expiration date increases the risk of a lapse in status.
Incomplete or Incorrect Forms: Missing signatures, failing to answer all required questions (especially in Part 4, which covers criminal and public safety information), or submitting an older, rejected version of the required forms may cause a delay.
Incorrect Fee Payment: The application will be rejected or delayed if an incorrect fee amount is submitted or if the payment method is invalid.
Insufficient Supporting Documentation: Failing to provide the required evidence (when you receive a Request for Evidence or RFE), such as proof of continuous residence in the U.S. since the initial DACA approval, or certified English translations for documents in a foreign language.
Failing to Update Information: If your personal details change but you do not update this information accurately on the renewal application, it can lead to miscommunication and processing delays.
Certain life events or activities that took place since your last DACA approval could prompt a more thorough review by USCIS. This inherently extends the processing time:
New Arrests or Criminal Convictions: Any new arrest or criminal conviction since the last DACA approval will trigger a mandatory review to determine the applicant’s DACA eligibility. This is one of the most significant factors leading to extended processing times.
Travel Under Advance Parole: If the applicant has traveled outside the U.S. using Advance Parole since their last DACA approval, this can require additional review and processing time.
While USCIS aims to adjudicate the majority of renewal requests efficiently (often within 120 days), these applicant-specific issues are often the main factors that push a case outside of the normal processing window.
If your DACA renewal application has been pending for longer than 105 days, you can take steps to inquire about the status. For example, you can submit an “outside normal processing time” inquiry with USCIS.
Your protections under DACA arise from federal immigration policy and long-standing agency practice. We help you understand exactly what is happening with your case and what steps we can take right now.
When your case stalls, our DACA attorneys in Fort Worth act to immediately combine legal strategy with persistent follow-up to get answers and results.
What we do first:
Contact USCIS through official channels to verify the status and locate the bottleneck.
Confirm that the correct service center has your file.
Review your submission for missing signatures, fees, or documents.
Address any RFE quickly and completely.
An expedite request is a formal way to ask USCIS to prioritize your case. It’s not guaranteed, but when supported with the right evidence, it can significantly reduce wait time.
USCIS considers specific criteria such as:
Severe financial loss to a person or company
Urgent humanitarian reasons
Clear USCIS error
Our firm evaluates your facts and builds a strong request if you qualify. The types of evidence that are most helpful include:
Employer letter detailing your job, pay, and the business impact of losing you
Pay stubs, bank statements, and budget summaries showing hardship
Utility disconnection notices, eviction warnings, or mortgage records
Medical bills or caregiving obligations that depend on your income
Documents showing a clear USCIS error or misplaced filings
Our role is to turn your documents into a compelling, well-organized file that demonstrates urgency. We write a persuasive narrative, connect each piece of evidence, and present a package that makes it easy for USCIS to say “yes.”
If your delay needs more than an expedite request, we consider additional options, such as:
Case reviews and supplemental evidence submissions to correct issues
Motions to reopen or reconsider when a denial was based on missing or mistaken facts
Strategic requests tied to background checks or administrative holds
Litigation if the delay becomes unreasonable and administrative tools are exhausted
When DACA renewals highlight international travel or family-based strategies, our advance parole attorney explains the eligibility and risks associated them. If travel may support a long-term strategy, we discuss it in the context of your entire case.
If you’ve tried administrative remedies and your case remains stalled for an unreasonable time, we may consider filing a Writ of Mandamus. This is a federal lawsuit that asks a judge to order USCIS to adjudicate your application. It does not force an approval, but it compels a decision when the wait has become excessive.
We exhaust administrative tools first, then we assess the risks, costs, and likely timelines. Finally, we ensure that your file is complete and well-documented before filing for a Writ of Mandamus.
In Fort Worth, these cases are often filed in the Northern District of Texas. Federal litigation requires experience, skills, and careful strategy. We bring that experience to your case.
A delay is urgent, but it can also be a moment to strengthen your case and plan ahead. We focus on prevention and long-term security. Some
File During the Optimal Window
We recommend filing your renewal 150 to 120 days before your current EAD expires. This timing gives USCIS a reasonable window to process your case and reduces the risk of a work authorization gap.
Conduct a Full Attorney Review
When a delay occurs, we perform a top-to-bottom review:
Criminal record check: Even minor issues can cause complications. In Tarrant County and across Texas, we verify records so we can address problems early.
Address and contact updates: We confirm that USCIS has your current mailing address, phone number, and email address on file.
Original filing errors: We examine signatures, fees, and every form to catch and correct mistakes that slow your case.
This detailed review often reveals the actual cause of the delay and the most efficient path to resolution. So you might ask: Do I really need an immigration attorney, or can I handle this on my own?
You can file alone, but delays and gaps in work authorization are costly. Cases stall for preventable reasons: wrong service centers, incomplete forms, missing fees, or unnoticed RFEs. As a hardworking DACA renewal delay attorney in Fort Worth, we prevent these mistakes, push for action, and consider all available remedies, from expedites to litigation, when necessary. With us, you don’t face the process alone, and you don’t lose time to avoidable errors.
DACA is temporary. If you qualify for a pathway to permanent residence, a delay may be the right time to explore that option. We can discuss:
Marriage-Based Adjustment: If you are married to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you may be eligible for a green card through adjustment of status through marriage.
Advance Parole Strategy: In some scenarios, traveling with advance parole can create opportunities for adjustment upon return. We guide you through eligibility, timing, and risk management.
Employment-based or humanitarian relief: Depending on your history and circumstances, other relief may be available.
Given the ongoing uncertainty around DACA, it’s wise to weigh permanent solutions.
Delays threaten your work, your income, and your stability. We understand the pressure you feel, and we’re ready to help you move forward with clarity and confidence. As your DACA renewal delay attorney in Fort Worth, we act to protect your employment, build strong evidence, and pursue every remedy available, including federal litigation when a delay becomes unreasonable.
Contact us for a confidential consultation. Tell us what’s happening, and we’ll create a focused plan to resolve your delay and protect your future.
With Andrew T. Thomas, Attorneys at Law, you have a determined team by your side. Your work, your family, and your future matter to us—and we are ready to fight for them.
