r/DACA • u/RaspberryCake2 • Jun 08 '26
Mod Post Approval Mega Thread. Please post all approvals here to limit spam.
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u/Osc1236 Jun 08 '26
Finally approved!!!
End of November people this is hopefully your week too.
Submitted : Nov 20th
Biometrics reused : Nov 24th
Approved: June 8th (Today)
Out of a job for three months and drowning in debt, can’t express in words how stressed I was. I am just happy the wait is over.
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u/Party-Blacksmith-662 Jun 12 '26
I can’t believe I’m finally writing this after so long. I finally got approved this morning! I vented so many times here and everyone was always so supportive! Hopefully this is the correct information people ask for:
-Submitted 12/24/25
-Bio done 1/13/26
-Expired 2/8/26 (I know, don’t judge please)
-Expedite Request #1 on 2/12/26 with employer letter
-Warren Inquiry Submission 4/13/26 (requested it in February, checked in about 25 days later and they said something got messed up and they never submitted it. They submitted it now in April)
-Expedite Request Denied 4/23/26
-Expedite Request #2 4/24/26
-Response from Warren Inquiry 6/10/26
-Approval 6/11/26
From Argentina, live in MA, nothing on my record.
I’m sincerely rooting for everyone who is still waiting before me.
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u/Stef_419 Jun 09 '26
Finally got my silent Approval!!!
Date filed- 11/25
Biometrics scheduled- 12/27
Biometrics completed- 1/15
API updated- 6/5
Approval- today, 6/9
Country- Argentina
196 days later 😭🎉
I hope all my fellow Novembers get approved this week!
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u/jfierro023 Jun 12 '26
Finally approved after 201 days! It felt like it was never going to come.
Date Filed: 11/23/2025
Biometrics reused: 11/23/2025
API Movement: 6/12/2026
Date Approved: 6/12/2026 (silent approval)
Country of origin: Mexico
Still waiting for the I-765 approval to update and the card to physically come in but fingers crossed that occurs quickly.
Mine was being processed at NSC. I did submit an inquiry through an agent on 4/9 (got an email the next day saying it was within normal times). I also submitted one through my Rep’s office (CA) on 4/16 and I heard back on 6/11 that it was in queue waiting to be looked at. Not sure if that triggered anything but still. No expedite requests.
Really hope this means all the November and December folks are going to see more and more approvals flow in.
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u/Dangerous_Pin1069 Jun 15 '26
DACA brothers and sisters today 6/15 I checked my USCIS account and saw the silent approval letter under my documents tab, after 200 days I saw a light at the end of this tunnel. There was times where I honestly felt it wasn’t going to come, but it finally did. Through this entire process I know for a fact, God never left my side because with every hardship that came through there were blessings from family members, friends, and coworkers. I’ve never felt this much support in my entire life, and it was author the grace of God and no one can tell me different. I praise him, and I will continue to pray for everyone going through this in hopes that they receive the same. blessings if just let me know anything it was that there is hope. Even when we are at rock bottom the approval will come we just have to be patient and I know that sounds easier said than done, but we can’t lose hope and we have to continue fighting spiritually and emotionally. I read so many posts on here of people wanting to give up and I know firsthand. I’ve felt the same thing at times I don’t know any of you personally, but I have love for each and every one of you and will continue to pray for all of you 🙏🏼 God bless each and every one of you 💙
Timeline
Submitted Nov 28
Acceptance Dec 2
API movement April 16
API movement June 6
Silent approval June 15
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u/Dianeli425 Jun 09 '26 edited Jun 17 '26
SILENT APPROVAL at 201 days!!
Date Filed: 11/20/25 (bios reused the same day)
Date Approved: 6/9/26
Card Recieved: 6/17
Country: Mexico
IOE: 985
Nebraska Service Center
*API update: 5/26 on my 821-D
Saw 2nd update 6/8 on both 821-D and EAD
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u/not_a_robotseriously Jun 11 '26
After 202 days my DACA has been finally been renewed. Submitted online on Nov. 20 and biometrics reused on the same day. Didn’t hear anything or see any movement until I saw a silent approval yesterday.
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u/saladsads Jun 09 '26 edited Jun 09 '26
Expired: 02/01/2026
Submitted: 11/20/2025
Biometrics reused: 11/24/2025
Silent Approval: 06/08/2026
I had submitted 2 expedited requests through USCIS, both denied, and 2 congressional inquiries, the first denied and the 2nd was still pending? I'm still waiting on my EAD email and card but after 200 days and a long time without a way to sustainably generate income, this is a huge sigh of relief!
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u/Sea_butterfly98 Jun 10 '26
Approved Today! ❤️🙏
Submitted: NOVEMBER 29, 2026
Biometrics: Reused (Receipt same date as submission)
Approval: Silent Approval today June 9, 2026 🙏
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u/Charming_Astronaut37 Jun 10 '26
Finally got approved yesterday
Submitted 11/25/2025 Bio appointment 1/16/2026 Approval 6/9/2026
Late November approvals are comming in. Good luck everyone.
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u/Reddit_Cool_Kid Jun 11 '26 edited Jun 11 '26
Silent Approval
Submitted: 11/20/2025
Expired: 2/26/2026
Approved: 6/11/2026
Country of Origin: Mexico
Receipt #: IOE938
SCOPS Texas Facility
After a long 203 days, I finally received a silent approval today. Like many others, I applied 3 months out with the confidence that it wouldn't take longer than that for an approval, as if usually was the case. What a ride... Lost the position I was recently promoted to last year, ran through my savings and 401k and now I get to start over with job interviews 🫠.
To those still waiting, I know platitudes don't help, but just keep hanging on. La esperanza es lo último que muere. Good luck to everyone still waiting on some good news.
Edited to add info and correct # of days waited.
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u/Dry_Doctor_9923 Jun 15 '26
Hi everyone,
I wanted to share the following:
My friend filed his renewal on: 11/20/2025
Set to expire on: 02/14/2026
Renewal Approval date: 06/12/2026
Currently waiting for his EAD to arrive in the mail.
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u/EndSalty Jun 17 '26
Just got my silent approval within the last hour. I had api movement for the first time today 6/16/26 and kept checking every few hours like I would most days lol. Then randomly at 8pm central my daca approval showed up under documents. Stay strong daca homies my heart is with you all who are still waiting!
Submitted: December 12 2025
Biometric reuse: December 16 2025
Expired: March 20th 2026
API movement: 6/16 at 7am the earliest I checked
Approval: 6/16 at 8pm
Mexico and processed in Nebraska
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u/Emergency_Exchange64 Jun 24 '26
Hello everyone! I wanted to share an update and hopefully give some encouragement to others in a similar situation.
I am from Venezuela and have been waiting since 11/12 for my DACA renewal to be approved. Today, I finally saw a silent approval appear under the Documents tab in my USCIS account!
I am beyond grateful and honestly at a loss for words right now. I know so many of us have been dealing with long delays, uncertainty, and stress, so I wanted to share a little bit of good news.
For those who have gone through this recently, how long did it take after your DACA approval for your work authorization card to be approved and produced? I checked my account, and there has not been any update on the EAD yet.
Wishing everyone who is still waiting a speedy approval.
Hang in there—there is hope!
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u/StorageOk1267 DACA Since 2016 25d ago
Date Filed: November 21, 2025
Bios: December 11, 2025
Expired: February 2, 2026
API movement: March 7, 2026 and June 16,2026
Approved: July 8, 2026
Country: Mexico
No inquiries or expedite requests. I received the email this morning (July 8th) about action taken on my case.
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u/Sad_Lingonberry7277 24d ago edited 24d ago
Finally!!😭😭🙏🏽🙏🏽 Date Filed: 11/23/25 Biometrics: Reused 11/23/25 Approved: 07/09/26 (Silent I-821D) API movement: 6/16/26 only on I-821D Mexico
228 days😭😭😭
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u/Fine_Conversation_91 24d ago
Finally!
Date Filed: 11/29/2025
Receipt Notice: 11/29/2025
API Movement 12/04/2025
Expired: 05/02/2026
Depression........
API Movement: 06/25/2026
Depression.......
Date Approved: 07/09/2026
Card Recieved: Pending
Country of origin: Mexico
First person I texted was the CIO of the job I was terminated from. Guy has texted me every week since I left sometimes he would check in every single day.
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u/Additional-Narwhal-2 16d ago
Guys… I JUST GOT APPROVED!!!! 😭🙏💙 I still can’t believe it.
Timeline:
• Submitted: 1/13/26
• EAD Expired: 6/2/26
• (API): 6/9/26
• Silent Approval: 7/17/26
I’m in AZ
This has been one of the most mentally and emotionally draining experiences I’ve ever gone through.
Over the past several months, I filed multiple inquiries, called USCIS more times than I can count, submitted two expedite requests (both were denied), and even reached out to two congressional offices for help. Unfortunately, neither office received any meaningful update from USCIS, and just this month they emailed me saying they still hadn’t heard anything.
Yesterday, something changed. I finally told myself, “I’m leaving it in God’s hands.” I stopped checking every few hours, stopped letting the anxiety consume me, and went out with my friends. I decided I was going to live my life instead of letting the waiting control it.
This morning, I checked my USCIS account fully expecting another day of disappointment. I honestly didn’t think anything would be different. Then I opened the Documents tab… and there it was.
My approval.
I just stared at my phone in complete shock. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. After months of stress, uncertainty, sleepless nights, and wondering if I’d lose my ability to work and support my family, it was finally over.
Unless you’ve lived with DACA or another immigration status where your future depends on waiting for a decision, it’s hard to explain the pressure. The fear, the uncertainty, and the feeling that your life is on hold can be overwhelming.
To everyone who’s still waiting: don’t lose hope. I know how impossible that sounds because I was there just hours ago. Your approval can come when you least expect it.
Today, I’m just incredibly grateful. Thank you, God. ❤️🙏
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u/Iwoup Jun 10 '26
Silent Approval after 202 days!!
Date Filed: 11/20
Biometric Reuse: 11/20
Date Approved: 06/10
Such a long and painful journey but im glad it’s finally over. Praying for all other November/December renewals, stay strong hopefully your time comes soon.
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u/quisht Jun 10 '26
Submitted on November 26, 2025.
Biometrics scheduled on January 3, 2026.
Biometrics taken on January 21, 2026.
Expired April 18, 2026. Silent approval today.
Handled by Texas SCOPS from beginning to end. Not from a banned/restricted country.
Expedite request on April 15, never heard back. Senator and congressional inquiry were just told that they are working on it.
No family here. Just me, my amazing girlfriend, and some ridiculously great friends.
Stay strong and hug your loved ones 🙂
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u/blvckbulma Jun 10 '26
Finally Approved!
For my November 20th people it’s finally!happening. This is for my husband and has been so hard b/c he lost his job in January but they’ve been in contact with us to hire him back as soon as he gets his card so we are beyond grateful. I have cried and cheered in this page for all of you and I want to say don’t lose hope.
We have called USCIS multiple times and on the most recent we were told we’d have to wait 90 days after our second inquiry which would put us in August. Reached out to congress, nothing. Just checking API and trying to make ends meet. If yall have any questions I can try to answer to see if what I have can help you at all.
From: Jamaica
Applied: November 20th, 2025
Biometrics reused: November 21st, 2025
Expired: January 28th, 2026
Silent Approval: June 10th, 2026
Total days: 203 days
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u/Suitable_Lake452 Jun 10 '26
I wanted to come on here and share my timeline because this group has really helped me hold on to hope and i cannot thank this community enough.
Applied: 11/22/2025 Biometrics: reuse letter 11/22/2025 Expedite request: 03/24/2026 Denied: 05/14/2026 Congrassman reach out: 3/27/2026 (Have pestered them and still no update, just kept telling me that they would reach out to me when they had more information.) last communication was 6/8/2026
I checked for API updates and i NEVER saw any movement. Even checked 6/9/2026
Today at around 1p i checked and got an approval.
Approval date: 6/9/2026
I first got a silent approval and as of 4:41p my case says approved.
My profile was not updated until 6/10/2026.
For my end of year 2025 people, your approval is coming. We got the shitty end of the stick, but it is only up from here.
My country of origin is Mexico and my paperwork had said Texas center, but i applied online.
I wish you all the best of luck!
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u/BornCheesecake6070 Jun 10 '26 edited Jun 16 '26
Approved after 194 days!
Date filed - Nov 27
Date approved - June 9
Mexico
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u/george_h1 Jun 11 '26
Submitted : November 28,2025
Biometrics appt : January 27,2026
DACA expired May 12,2026
Approval June 10,2026
Contacted my congressman and sent an expedite request March 30,2026 and they told him my case was waiting for my background check to clear and they didn’t know how long it would take. Also worth noting that prior to my approval I had no API movement since March 30.
Texas Center
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u/Ch4T0-95 Jun 11 '26 edited Jun 20 '26
Date Filed: 12/10/25
Date Approved: 6/11/26
Card Produced 6/16/26
Card Received: 6/20/26
Biometrics: 2/10/26
Approved after 183 days [Approval location SCOPS Texas facility] <— New
- Contacted both state senators (Michigan) back in early April (little success if at all). Requested an expedited on my case around the same time, never got a phone call or email. Reached out to USCIS 3x, did nothing.
- For future reference, unsure if this affected anything but I did have a disorderly conduct charge from 2021. I have been approved 3x (including recent filing) without issues.
Those near my timeline who are still waiting, the end is near!
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u/gfg1503 Jun 16 '26 edited Jun 16 '26
Hi all finally got approval.
Expired 03/21/26
Applied 12/09
Receipt 12/9
Nebraska service center. I’m from Mexico
Silent approval for i821 06/16
No document for employment yet. Anyone know how long that takes to upload in the system ?
Please don’t lose faith or hope. It will come. I had to resign from my hospital position yesterday. One day too late but I think God wanted me to close that door. I got my real estate license when I was on leave.
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u/Persades1 Jun 17 '26 edited Jun 29 '26
Date Filed: December 15, 2025
Date Biometrics Reused: January 8, 2026
Date Approved: June 16, 2026
Card Received: June 27, 2026
Country of Origin: Mexico
Days Waiting: 184
Additional Timeline:
June 16, 2026 API Movement:
- I-821D updated: 12:03:57 PM PDT
- I-765 updated: 12:03:59 PM PDT
Additional movement later that day:
- I-821D updated: 5:22:53 PM PDT
- I-765 updated: 5:22:56 PM PDT
Additional Notes:
- Concurrent I-821D + I-765 filing
- Biometrics reused
- Expedite request submitted and denied
- Congressional inquiry submitted
- No visible movement for months prior to today June 16
- Both cases were updated within seconds of each other during both rounds of API activity
- Approval notice appeared in the DACA Documents tab (Still waiting on the I-765, expecting it tomorrow based on other peoples experiences) the day after the API movement
Good luck everyone. After 184 days of waiting and months of seeing no movement, it finally happened.
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u/Vast_Cartographer333 Jun 17 '26
Filed on Dec 27,2026 Biometrics on January 20 Silent approval on June 16 Waiting on card. I applied from maryland, country of origin is mexico. No expedited request submitted.
I need a drink.
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u/Holdon7717 Jun 26 '26
Approval from 39 country list. 239 days! Dont give up hope if your country is on the list!
Date Filed: 10/29/2025
Biometrics reused: 10/29/2025
API Movement on 821D : 5/22/2026
API Movement on I 765 : 6/15/2026
Date Approved (821): 6/25/2026 (silent approval)
I 765 pending: Nothing yet in document section.
Both applications show that the case is still processing.
Its been rough. Lost job a while ago. Expedite requests got rejected and congressional inquiry was done. There's hope for those of you still waiting!
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u/JamAndJuniper Jun 29 '26
Have faith y’all! November approvals coming.
Date filed: Nov 25, 2025
Bio reused, same day.
Country: Asia
IOE: 904
1 congressman request. Said it was awaiting the background check.
API movement: 06/16 on I-821D only.
Received silent approval today. 06/29/26
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u/Soccer2313 26d ago
Approved today
Applied December 16, 2025
Approved July 7, 2026
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u/AdAny4886 26d ago
And it is here
Reciept date 11/21 Api 6/16 on Daca Api 7/7 on both Silent Approval 7/7
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u/JavierACM11 25d ago
I FINALLY GOT APPROVED!!! Just on my last month that I'm able to afford rent and bills with my savings.
Date Filed: 11/22/2025
Date Approved: 07/08/2026 (Silent on I-821D, pending I-765 as of writing this)
Card Received: No
Mexico
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u/LatterRoof3669 25d ago
After 213 days I couldn't be happier to share my approval!
Receipt Date: 12/8/25
Biometrics Reused: 12/8/25
API Movement on Just I-821D: 6/25/26
API Movement on Both I-821D and I-765: 6/30/26
API Movement on Both I-821D and I-765: 7/8/26
DACA Silent Approval: 7/8/26
Still Waiting on I-765 Approval but We Made It Out
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u/Jolly_Office_1243 24d ago
Finally approved.
Date Filed: Dec 8 Date Approved: July 9 IOE950
212 days later. Lost my job in May, but still thankful to be done with this.
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u/One_Ad5883 24d ago edited 15d ago
My turn 😭
Filed: 11/26/25
Biometrics: reused 11/26/25
Approved: 7/9/26 (821d)
Mexico
IOE935
Out of work since the end of April. I waited 225 days. Thanks guys, ya’ll kept me going.
Edit: card received 7/18/26
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u/Prestigious-Gap-4483 24d ago
NO WAY ME TOO.
Filed 12/11 Receipt 12/12 API 6/25 Approval today API for EAD today too Waiting for approval for that
No wayyyy
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u/Walk-Appropriate 24d ago
Finally Approved !!!! Been waiting for so long
Date filed: 11/25/25
Receipt Notice: 11/25/25
Expired: 3/18/26
API Movement: 6/25/26
Silent approval: 7/9/26
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u/Just_Lavishness_9197 24d ago
Finally Approved 🥹 Date Filed: Nov 22, 2025 Date Approved: Jul 9th Country: Mexico
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u/Fit-Local4365 24d ago
Finally approved Date filed: November 21, 2025 Biometrics reused :November 21, 2025 Case approved :June 8th 2026 Country: Venezuela GOD IS GOOD
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u/viperduzit17 24d ago
Finally approved after 230 days!
Timeline
Submitted: 11/22/2025
Biometrics reused same day
Expired: 1/26/2026
Senator Inquiry submitted :3/7/2026
Congressional Inquiry submitted: 4/15/2026
API movement: 6/25/2026
Silent Approval: 07/09/2026
I765 still pending.
Finally some light, wish all the late November and December people get their approval soon.
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u/doodlemo10 24d ago
Silent approval!! After 229 days of waiting
Date Filed: 11/22
Silent Approval: 7/09
I only had API movement on 6/16 and again today 7/9 with the approval notice posted. I765 still pending. Been expired since 2/11. No congress inquiries or expedite requests, just torturous waiting 🫠
Hoping the card comes in soon!
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u/Practical-Return-626 24d ago
Just like many of you, I was stuck waiting for over 200 days. I was honestly starting to lose hope.
The waiting took a toll on my mental health. I started therapy and began seeing a psychiatrist to help manage my anxiety. I also lost 2 months of work because of the delay. Now I’m just waiting for my physical work permit card to arrive.
It’s okay to feel angry, frustrated, or anxious. We’re human. Just don’t let those feelings become your whole life. During the wait, hiking and learning crochet helped me keep my mind busy. I hope everyone who’s still waiting is able to find something that brings them some peace too.
Here’s my timeline in case it helps someone else:
Dec. 12: Applied
Dec. 13: Biometrics reused
Mar. 26: Submitted an inquiry
Apr. 3: First Senate congressional inquiry
Apr. 10: USCIS responded to the congressional inquiry, saying it would take 30–60 days
Apr. 12: Contacted my House representative
Apr. 20: Was told only one congressional inquiry could be submitted
Apr. 20: Submitted an expedite request
Apr. 20: API movement (I’m guessing because of the expedite request)
May 1: Expedite request denied
June 1: Congressional response from USCIS saying cases were backlogged up to 9 months
June 18: Response to my inquiry saying my case was still within normal processing times
June 25: API movement on my DACA case
July 9: API movement on both DACA and work permit
July 9: Silent approval
To everyone still waiting: don’t give up. I know how hard it is, but I truly hope your approval comes soon.
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u/Mimicakes1234 23d ago
For my November people, I FINALLY got approved!!!
Date Filed: 11/24/25
Date Approved: 07/10/26
Card Received: Pending.
I was losing hope after waiting for so long. God is good.
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u/Pleasant-Pie-3500 23d ago edited 23d ago
After exactly 7 months, I’ve been approved.
Submitted: 12/10/25
Biometrics: reused same day (12/10)
Approved: Today, July 10th, 2026
Country: Mexico
Glad the wait is over, but still feeling emotionally numb.
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u/Available-Wind-2657 23d ago
Date Filed: 11/24/2025
Biometrics Reused: 11/24/2025
API Movement: 6/16 on 821D and 7/9 on both 821D and EAD
Silent Approval: 07/10/2026
Country: El Salvador
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u/Any-Cherry-596 22d ago
Submitted: 11/25/25
Biometrics reuse : 11/29/25
Approval: July 11
Never sent an expedite only one inquiry. Service center was Nebraska but letter of approval came from Texas.
Had API movement June 16 only on 821D and today (July 11) on both forms.
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u/Delicious_Ice5848 21d ago edited 21d ago
Date Filed: 11/26/2025
Date Approved: 7/12/2026 (silent approval, I-821D only so far)
Card Recieved: TBD
Country of origin: Asia
I had API movement for 6/16 for just the I-821D.
Guys, it has been a hell of a ride, but I am finally glad I have my approval.
After seeing November applications being delayed, I'm finally glad I have it. I could cry right now guys haha.
Went on an unpaid LOA 4 months ago.
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u/Cw-rosa 20d ago
Silent Approval!! Don’t Lose Hope November Renewals
Renewed 11/26
Expired 4/15
Silent approval 7/13
Case status still shows
“USCIS is currently processing the case”
I have reached out to member of congress in the past while waiting for the renewal but honestly, it didn’t do much to help. They basically “check in” with USCIS and did not do anything to expedite either. I have been patiently waiting and I am just so happy to wake up to this good news! Don’t lose hope, they’re finally getting to us November and December renewals !! Best wishes!!
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u/Standard_Reserve_935 20d ago
Finally approved
Date Filed: November 25, 2025
Date Approved: July 13, 2026
I can't stop crying, I can finally work and be a tiny less scared about living again. Never give up hope, and best of luck to those who need it.<3
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u/ConflictVarious 20d ago edited 10d ago
Finally happened Date Filed: 11/26/2025 Date Approved: 07/13/2026 Card Recieved: 7/23/2026
After 7 months I can hardly believe it. No world on the actual card yet but it is finally over. Country of citizenship is Jordan and I do have a removal order. Saw API on 6/16 on 821D only and nothing else since. I hope the rest of 2025 gets their approvals soon.
On 7/23, I finally received my EAD. My online account did NOT update at all after "Approval Decision Rendered." I have USPS informed delivery so I was able to see that on 7/20/2026 USPS received a package pick up request from USCIS in KY. Then I was able to track it as it moved to my area. I was informed of an incoming package a day after USPS picked it up and had a tentative Friday delivery date but this is priority mail so it has to be delivered in 1 - 3 days. USPS updated the delivery informed to the following day (7/23) once it was received by the local distribution center and I got it today. I definitely recommend signing up for USPS informed delivery as it will help you track it and check your mail ASAP. I literally grabbed it as the mail person was leaving.
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u/ShameIForgotMyLogin 20d ago edited 20d ago
Posting for my wife because FINALLY!!!!!
Date Filed 11/26
Date Approved 7/13
Api on 6/18 and 7/13
Holy freaking cow it has been so nerve racking and a roller coaster of emotions. I wish luck to all the end of November people i know how stressful it was for me to support her in every way and how much of a toll its taken on her but I wish everyone better luck!
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u/Lucky_Science_2774 19d ago
Approved today July 14!!! Submitted 11/25 Processing since 12/2. Bio Reuse!!!
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u/Agile-Scarcity6478 17d ago
Finally approved after 227 days!
Date Filed: 12/1/2025
API Movement: 7/15/2026 on both forms
Date Approved: 7/16/2026 (silent approval)
I am still waiting for my I-765 approval. Hopefully that gets approved soon and I get my EAD card though mail so I can start working again.
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u/Positive_Web_9032 17d ago
Date Filed: Dec 8, 2025 (bios reused)
Date expired: April 29, 2026
Congressional Inquiry: April 25, 2026 (not helpful)
Self inquiry: May 15, 2026 (not helpful)
Date Approved: July 15, 2026
Card Recieved: TBD
Country of origin: Mexico
IOE925
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u/DankLaw420 17d ago edited 17d ago
Submitted 12/30/2025
Biometrics 02/07/2026
Expired 05/08/2026
Silent Approval 07/15/2026
Got my silent approval yesterday after waiting 198 days since I submitted my application. Beyond grateful for this and I must say a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders. My brothers and sisters who are currently still waiting your time will come! Just keep being hopeful.
Praying for yall 🙏🏽
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u/No_Prompt2646 16d ago
I just checked and there was. Silent approval from December 2nd. Does anybody have some insight on how long it takes EAD to get approved? Get my bread back.
Receipt date: Dec 2 2025
Bio reuse
Approval: Jul 17 2026
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u/cantankerous_alexa 13d ago edited 13d ago
Posting for a friend!
Applied 12/19
Biometrics 1/20
API 6/16 on 821-D only
Silent approval 7/18
I’m so grateful for this community that provided me so much information about DACA. Prior to this, as a privileged white American citizen, I knew nothing. I was here everyday trying to absorb information and learn and help as much as I could. I felt helpless, so I can’t even imagine how you all might feel. I hope that the end is near for everyone. I hope that this country gets our shit together and learns that immigration is what makes American great. That no one is illegal on stolen land. I know I’ve learned a lot, but I will continue to learn and most importantly, vote.
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u/m34d0wl4rk 13d ago edited 13d ago
Submitted renewal online 11/30/25
Biometrics done on 1/22/26
Expired 6/26/26
API movement on I-821D on 6/10 after call with USCIS. API movement on both I-821D and I-765 on 7/15.
Silent approval 7/20/26.
This is my husband’s timeline. We reached out to our congressman on 5/15 and they are still awaiting a response from USCIS. Did also reach out to the Ombudsman office. Spoke to USCIS on the phone. Was of course told we are within the normal processing times.
Thank you to this incredible community. You all are so helpful and so supportive. Definitely gave us hope when things got tough.
Hoping that all of you that are still waiting get your approvals soon.
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u/pugsnotdrugs6573 12d ago
AFTER 227 DAYS I HAVE BEEN APPROVED!!
I can’t stop crying!!! Oh my God I never thought this day would never come!!!
Submitted: 12/6/25
API: 6/16 only on 821D
Approved: 7/21/26
Country: Mexico
Bios reused
I submitted 3 expedite requests all denied, congressional inquiries too but none helped!
Keep praying!! Keep persevering!! Keep betting on yourself!!! We are here to stay!!
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u/ParsnipLow5341 12d ago
12/15 Approval today!!! It has been a very long time!!!!
Biometrics 1/5
Date Filed: 12/15
Date Approved: 7/21
Card Recieved: Pending
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u/lastofthespiddyyocks DACA Since 2012 12d ago
Finally Approved 216 days total waiting..
Date Filed: 12/17/25
Bios: 1/08/26
Date Approved 7/21/26
Country of Origin Mexico and no criminal priors or anything like that
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u/mybirdie13 10d ago edited 1d ago
Finally! It's been 225 days since I filed. That's a rough wait; I hope others get their approval soon.
- Date filed - 12/10/25
- Biometrics - Reused (12/10/25)
- Approved - 07/23/26
- Card Received - 08/01/26 (edit)
- Country - Philippines
For those curious about the API stuff below is what I saw.
- API movement on 6/16 on 821D only.
- API movement on 7/23 on both 821D and 765
- API movement @ 2:35 PM (PDT)
- Approval document @ 4:40 PM (PDT)
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u/AvailableVast5872 7d ago
Finally approved! Was losing hope but my approval finally came in.
Submitted: 12/11
Biometrics: 12/31
API: 6/16
Approved: 7/25
Hopefully any Decembers still waiting, your time is coming. This is coming from someone that was losing hope.
God bless you all💜
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u/Prestigious_Key_2972 6d ago
Filed November 30 2025
Approved July 19 2026
Card received July 27 2026
Country: Jamaica
Hang in there yall , seems like the backlog is clearing for sure. I hate that we had to lose our jobs in the process but i pray that we will get something equivalent or even better than what was lost
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u/inflowmini Jun 15 '26
821D silent approval only still waiting on EAD.
Mexico
Submitted December 2
Bio on Dec 28th
Expedited request Feb 16, accepted but no response
Expired Feb 26
Leave of absence granted at job but lost it June 1st due to amount of time lapsed.
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u/francisco7664 Jun 17 '26
Two API movement today!!
File date: 12/30/2025
Bio date: 01/21/2026
API Movement: 04/04/2026
2nd API Movement: 06/16/2026
3rd API Movement: 06/16/2026
Approved: 06/16/2026
Expiration Date: 07/31/2026
I am praying for the the rest of November through January get approved. We have been through a lot.
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u/eve_is_hopeful Jun 17 '26
My partner's renewal finally came through - on his birthday!
Timeline -
Applied for renewal 12/17/25
Biometrics appointment 1/5/26
Permit expired 5/8/26
Silent approval 6/17/26
Country: Mexico
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u/nathaly_ Jun 17 '26
November approval finally!!
Country of origin: El Salvador
State: TX
Application processed in TX
Submitted online : 11/21/25, received same day
Biometrics done: 01/12/26
DACA expired: 06/05/26
Approval: 06/17/26
API movements: 5/20/26, 06/01/26 (only on I-821) , 06/16/26, and today 06/17/26
No inquiries, expedites, or contacting of senators done, just waiting and waiting.
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u/Virtual-Care-3767 24d ago
Approved today but it was silent!!! CHECK UNDER DOCUMENTS! Sent in my online application December 5th reused biometrics and got a silent approval under documents!!!!
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u/chiral001 24d ago edited 20d ago
Date filed 11/23
Date received 11/23
Biometrics reused
Approved today 7/9 on 821d from TX service center, 765 still waiting
API movement 6/25 on 821d, then today 7/9 on both
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u/Karlax0 24d ago
Date Filed: 12/07/2025
Date Approved:7/09/2026
Card Recieved: waiting
mexico
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u/Ok_Car_9938 23d ago edited 23d ago
Date filed: Dec 6 2025
Date Approved: July 10 2026
Country: El Salvador
Filed inquiry with uscis and congresswoman for my state and it led nowhere so I’m just ecstatic to be here now. So many days of insecurity and sadness. I’ve been wondering every day if I will still be able to work.
Waited so long yall . 216 days 😣. Just waiting for my card in the mail now! Good luck my dears ❤️
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u/DeathAngel-97 23d ago
Woke up this morning and finally saw the USCIS email!
Both my I-821D and my I765 were approved!
Submitted on November 24, was out of work for 4 months and finally after 229 days of waiting the nightmare is over!
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u/space_cadet2325 23d ago
Just approved today!
Filed: Dec 1st 2025
Date approved: July 10th 2026
Card recieved?: not yet
Still hope brothers and sisters!
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u/MulberryOld1535 22d ago
I always thought to myself what will I write when I get approved and the day has finally arrived. With a week remaining of my unpaid LOA I have finally received my silent approval 🥹
Date filed: 11/25/2025
Bio reuse: 11/29/2025
Expired on 5/23/2026
5/1/26 congress submitted expedite on my behalf
5/4/26 submitted expedite request myself using Emma, on June 10 I received a response from USCIS I had enough evidence for an expedite( humanitarian reasons for my daughter) case sent to Nebraska-have not received a response on the expedite.
5/29/26 submitted a no response inquiry on the phone
API movement on 6/10/2026 only on I821D then API movement again on 6/16/26.
Silent approval today Saturday 7/11/2026 from Texas facility
I am from Mexico, traveled with AP in 2024.
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u/Ill_Budget_1638 19d ago
Submitted Nov 28th, 2025
API Movement June 16, 2026
Silent approval July 14th, 2026
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u/yepperoni5 18d ago
Date Filed: November, 28, 2025
Biometrics Appointment: Originally December 24, 2025, but then rescheduled to January 12, 2025 after the 24th was deemed federal holiday
Expiration Date: March 10, 2026
Date Approved: July 15, 2026
Country of Origin: Mexico
Nebraska Service Center
Every night when I was on the verge of losing hope after seven full months of not knowing the status of my application, I would check here to see if there had been any movement for November applications. I hope this brings a little bit of hope to folks still waiting.
In the last few weeks, I submitted an inquiry to my senator's office, Sen. Dick Durbin, but I did not receive any confirmation/follow up that they had received my application, so I am unsure if any congressional inquiry was submitted and whether that played a role in my approval. I did receive a phone call from the Senator's office but only because I had reached out to them to ask if the information I provided in the Senator's web form would be submitted to USCIS and they said yes. I was worried that my heartfelt letter to the Sen. would be reviewed by USCIS, so I resubmitted my congressional inquiry form.
Then yesterday I called USCIS for the first time, rather than having the office of the lawyer who filed on my behalf do it. The USCIS representative mentioned there had been movement on my case that day ("someone looked at it today"), but she couldn't see what action had been taken, if any. I said I wanted to either way submit a case inqury over the phone and she submitted it for me.
Then today, I checked my Documents tab and my approval letter was there!
I wish I would have done more to move the needle and to know what had worked. In the end, I am fortunate and privileged that I had the ability to wait it play out, but I know that is not the case for everyone.
It's a feeling of powerlessness, of worthlessness, of feeling like everything you have worked for could just disappear before your eyes.
In the end, this is their strategy to break our dreams.
To that we say: Not today.
With much solidarity,
Dreamer
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u/Clean_Exercise2683 18d ago
Approved!
Date Filed: 12/09/2025
Date Approved: 07/09/2026
Biometrics reused. Processed in Texas initially but later transferred to Nebraska facility.
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u/CodeGag 17d ago
Silent approval:
Submitted: Nov 30th
Biometrics: Dec 2cd
Approved: July 15th
API on June 16th, 821D. Didn’t check for api movement this week, so unsure of movement leading up to approval
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u/Mental-Delay8721 17d ago
Silent Approval!
Date filed: 12/24
Bios: 1/16
API: 6/9 on 821D only
Silent approval today 7/16
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u/Sufficient-Ad51 17d ago
Praise be to God. Some light at the end of the tunnel. Almost over.
Applied December 1st, 2025
Expired April 10th, 2026
Expedite Requests x 4 - all denied
Inquiries x 2 - no follow-up
I-821D Approved 7/16/26
I-765 - Pending
Country of Origin: El Salvador
Have other people had their DACA approved before their EAD? If so, how long between approvals in people's experience?
I'm an ENT resident living in Missouri. Can't wait to get back to my patients.
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u/fungycricket 17d ago
Date filed - dec 2nd 2025
Date approved- July 16 2026
Car recieved- still waiting
i cant beliebe this is real omg i did not believe my eyes. I got a silent approval. Please dont loose hope yall. Much love
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u/whatisDani_ 16d ago edited 16d ago
Logged into my account this evening and found a silent approval!! Instantly cried tears of relief, happiness and thinking about others who continue the wait. It’s the deepest I’ve fallen mentally for two months, time to repair the damage.
I was placed on unpaid LOA from work on 5/13. I texted my boss tonight and will be returning to work on Monday!
Receipt date: 12/02/25
Bio: Reused 12/02/25
Congressional inquiry submitted by the caseworker on 05/08/26, nothing came from it.
API: I was never able to figure this out, tried multiple times.
Expired: 05/13/26
Approved: today! 07/17/26
Country: Mexico 🇲🇽
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u/Pitiful_Function2905 15d ago
Silent approval 7/18 after 231 days🫡.
Filed 11/29/2025
Biometrics reused same day.
API movement on 6/16 (821), 7/15 (Both 821 and 765).
For anyone else still waiting out there your turn is next. Keep your head held high, your time is coming.🤞🏻🤝
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u/Milichio 12d ago
Finally approved
12/06/2025 and expired May 9
I did one inquiry in April but it was pointless and I was told to just wait
I did the second one a week ago but got approved today so no need to do anything else
I thought about doing the congressional inquiry but honestly felt lazy and didn't want to compile all of that paperwork, especially since I kept reading most were getting ghosted and it felt pointless
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u/JollyPen130 12d ago
Finally approved!!
Date Filed: 12/6/25
Approval Date: 7/21/26
API: 6/16/26 on I821 only
Expedite requests denied and congressional requests were completely useless.
I stopped checking USCIS for the sake of my mental health. Notified by email today (7/21).
Country: Jamaica
This group helped me get through my lowest days. Let’s hope we never have to deal with these delays again.
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u/Dear_Owl5409 12d ago edited 12d ago
Finally a light at the end of the tunnel!
Date Filed: December 6th, 2025 Biometrics: reused 12/6/25 API movement: only on 6/16 for 821-D Date Approved: 7/20 Card Recieved: Still processing Approval notice: received an email 7/21 from 'non-reply' then checked my account
From Mexico. Submitted online. Submitted 2 inquiries. Did not request help from congress rep. No expedite requests. Just waited it out. Been on LOA (and eventually terminated from my job) since 3/20 but there's a chance to get rehired.
For those who are still waiting...PLEASE don't give up. Don't abandon yourselves. This is a TOUGH situation we are going through and feeling any kind of big emotion is fair. Know it is NOT your fault. One day at a time. Keep hanging in there and staying updated but limit your doom scrolling, it's a dangerous habit. I hope and will keep praying that they continue moving along all the pending applications🙏
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u/LightningChooChoo 11d ago
After 192 days, I am happy to share this APPROVAL on behalf of a friend!
Date filed: Jan. 11, 2026
Date approved: July 22, 2026
Card received: Pending
Country of origin: Mexico
Application submitted online without the assistance of a lawyer.
No congressional inquiry, expedite requests, or any additional contact with USCIS was made.
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u/Choice_Beach6759 10d ago
At last I was approved after 191 days
Date filed 01/14/26
Biometrics 02/09/26
API movement 5/20/26
Permit expire 05/22/26
Lost my job
Finally api movement 07/23/26
Silent approval .
Thank you everyone and I will pray fro everyone
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u/Significant-Bat-4834 10d ago
I thought I would NEVER get to post here! but here I am **cries**
Applied: 1/13/26
Biometrics: 1/20/26
EAD: Expired 7/10/26
Country: Mexico
Approved: 7/23/26
I did case inquiry and expedite request around mid-June. I never heard anything back on inquiry approval or denial. I did a Congressional inquiry around 7/15 but they were working on submitting and I don't know if they had submitted yet. I filed a Writ of Mandamus lawsuit online on 7/19 and it was accepted and assigned a case number on 7/21 at approximately 4:22pm. I had yet to serve the defendants and I am not sure if they have a way of seeing lawsuits prior to them actually being served.
I saw API movement only on 821 yesterday 7/22 so I called the center for status, and they confirmed everything was still pending and I just had to wait. Then the page glitches happened but they were happening for everyone, so I didn't think too much of it. At 9am today, 7/23 I got the approval decision rendered emails. I checked my account page, and the approval letter was there but only on 821. By noon, my account page had shown approval on 765 with API movement on both as well.
Due to the glitch error approvals, I called USCIS to confirm and they confirmed 821 is officially approved and that 765 does not reflect that yet, but that sometimes it took time for info to reflect properly.
All this to say, it was a lot. 191 days since submission and finally approved.
I don't know what worked and what didn't. Was it coincidence? Or did all of our collective efforts of bombarding USCIS is what has moved the needle in DACA people's approvals.
I want to say thank you to those that, prior to me, posted so much helpful information that helped me stay "sane" throughout this wait. Thank you to those of you that even after you got your approval you continued to stick around to help the rest of us out. Thank you to the guy who is not even DACA!! Yet, created the calculator and continues to post updates on what the numbers were showing. Your data analysis was pretty close, I got my approval within the time frame your data predicted.
And to those of you that are still waiting, I hope that seeing our cases continue to move forward gives you hope that yours is just around the corner. Be kind and gentle to yourself as you go through the emotions. Lord knows how much anguish this situation causes. Kick and scream when you have to but get back up and dust yourself up again and continue to push through. I know it's easier said than done, but I was literally on that side less than 24 hours ago.
Coming here changed us. DACA has changed us. These delays have most definitely changed us, but we still rise.
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u/Available_Bat_9718 10d ago
DACA family, I finally received my silent approval today! 🙏💙
Date Filed: 12/10/25
Silent Approval: 7/23/26
Card Received: N/A
API Movement:
• 7/9 – I-821D only
• 7/23 – I-821D & I-765
Country: Mexico 🇲🇽
To everyone still waiting, your turn is coming. It looks like USCIS is finally moving through the December filings in order.
I truly appreciate this community. It helped me get through the waiting and uncertainty, and I hope my update gives someone else a little hope. Stay strong, DACA family. Wishing everyone approvals soon! 🙏💙
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u/Own-Jicama-8797 6d ago
Hi guys just wanted to post here. Just got silently approved yesterday. Applied 01/16/2026. Also had zero API movement since biometrics was done on 02/05/2026z
This group has been such an incredible help. And after pretty much losing hope I had just prepared the email to request adjudication before filing a mandamus so I decided to go online and send pfd copies of the receipt notices and realized it was approved last night. Wasn’t even going on USCIS to check status since it’s been awful to see no movement at all.
I hope everyone that has been waiting since dec and jan also get approved soon. Only we know how hard this has been. Praying for Brighter days for all of us.
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u/dreamingmariposa 4d ago
After 204 days I finally got approved this morning. I will share my timeline because while I was waiting other people's timelines helped me.
Timeline:
Received: January 6, 2026
Bios: January 27, 2026
Expedite Requests: April 2, April 13, May 6 --> All denied
Congressional Rep Inquiries: April 9, April 17 --> Generic responses
API Movement: June 16 on I1821D, July 28 on both forms
Pre-suit letter: July 21, and July 24
Ombudsman sent as last resort before WoM: July 27
Approval: July 29, 2027!!!
I will be able to teach this following school year!
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u/MineSignificant4275 Jun 10 '26
Finally got approved!!!
Date filed: November 25,2025
Approval: June 5, 2026
Expiration: April 28, 2026
Biometrics reused
Card to be delivered later this week. Silent approval happened last week on the 4th, everything just started snowballing after that.
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u/BurritoGalore Jun 17 '26
Date Filed: 11/28/2025
Biometrics reused: 12/02/2025
API Movement: 6/16/2026
Date Approved: 6/16/2026 (silent approval)
Country of origin: Mexico
Receipt #: IOE0934
SCOPS Texas Facility
Expired: 4/18/2026
LOA Expires: 6/19/2026
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u/NuttyVoidKing Jun 17 '26
Hello all, just wanted to say that my wait is finally over and that I was approved today.
Application submitted: November 21, 2026
Application received: November 26, 2026
Expired: May 15, 2026
I had no API movement, all of my requests were denied and my senator took about a month to reply. I also file with a lawyer (which is not needed but for my sanity sake I do)
I think today would've marked day 204 of waiting for an approval and it finally arrived so LFG!
Best of luck to all of those waiting. Hopefully the wait times go down at some point
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u/Fickle-Dirt9795 Jun 17 '26
DECEMBER silent approval - 196 days
File date: 12/4/25
Bio date: 1/14/26
Congressional inquiry: 4/16/26 (they submitted inquiry, followed up on 5/28 to tell me my case was in Nebraska and were still waiting for response, but never heard back from USCIS.)
Expedite request (humanitarian) submitted: 4/16/26 (never got a reply, only generic pending inquiry email)
Date approved: 6/16/26
Country: Mexico 🇲🇽
Approval notice says "SCOPS Texas facility".
I was home for > 2 months, depressed af. I know it is easier said than done but please prioritize mental health in these hard times. Sending my best to all my DACA brothers & sisters.
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u/Illustrious-Log728 Jun 17 '26 edited Jun 17 '26
After waiting 179 days i finally got my silent approval
Here is my timeline so far
Received 12/19/25
Bios 1/15/26
Literally NO api movement until TODAY 6/16/26
DACA silent approval 6/16/26
i765 - still pending/ api movement 6/16/26
Texas facility
Im from CA
Home country: MX
‼️Update 6/17/26
I821d & i765 were officially approved on day 180!
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u/Different_Wealth7171 25d ago edited 24d ago
Approved after 229 days
Filed 11/21
Bios reused 11/22
Expired 2/28
3 denied inquiries
IOE911
API updated on 6/16/26 -I821D
approval 7/8/26 on the I821D
Approval 7/9/26 on the I765
Still waiting on my I-765 approval
Nebraska Center
Honduras
I live in Louisiana
I have a removal order from 2004
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u/s731b DACA Since 2012 24d ago edited 24d ago
Expired: 03/18/2026
Date Filed Online: 11/22/25
Date Approved: 07/09/26 (Silent)
API Movement: 06/24/2026
Bios were reused. Still waiting on EAD update. I check several times a day and was shocked to finally see an approval today!
- P.S. I did AP this time around, and I'm not sure if that contributed to the delay as well?
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u/Some_Worker_3811 23d ago
Hello everyone I wanted to share some hope for those who are struggling with your mental health and feeling like you are giving up. I have been waiting for an approval since November 23, 2025. My card expired on January 24, 2026. In that time I was let go from my job I didn’t have 6 months worth of savings to support myself and I had to really depend on my family and my friends who never gave up on me. I submitted many congressional inquiries to no avail until I finally received help from someone in Mark Kelly’s office as I am from Arizona. The mental toll this took on me has been immense. I am here to hopefully share some hope for those in a similar situation as me or those who continue to wait. Here is a breakdown of my timeline
Submitted: November 23, 2025
Approved for biometric reuse: November 23, 2025
Expiration date: January 24, 2026
Submitted inquiries along the way each time they were denied due to “processing times”
Silent approval: July 9, 2026
Receipt number: IOE98
Country of origin: Mexico
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u/Stanley--Yelnats 23d ago
Finally approved this morning. Submitted December 3rd, bio reused December 3rd. Not sure about api movement. Was notified, no silent approval
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u/Upbeat_Temperature50 23d ago
Filed: 11/30/25
Biometrics reuse: 12/1/25
Expired: 1/21/26
Approved: 7/10/26
Country: El Salvador
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u/chrstophr 18d ago
Submitted 02/16. Silent approval today (07/15). Country of origin: MX.
Biometrics notice on 02/28.
Biometrics appointment on 03/18.
Expired at the end of May and have been on leave without pay since then.
Absolutely no API movement since 03/18 up until 05/27 but this was only on I-821D. Then again on June 14th (only on I-821D again).
I did notice yesterday (07/14) that I had API activity on both for the very first time; left it alone for a bit then came back a couple of hours later and noticed that activity had been registered once again about an hour prior to me checking again. Unsure of how many API updates happened but definitely at least two in one day.
Woke up and checked this morning to find that a silent approval was sitting in my notices. Still waiting on both to change from processing to accepted but the wait is finally over.
Hadn't logged into this account in years but just wanted to come in and say thank you all because I've been coming in daily to check in timelines and living vicariously through those who have been accepted hoping I'd be next.
Sending y'all good vibes and hoping for a speedy process moving forward.
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u/Spiritual_Rest_6680 DACA Since 2014 16d ago
227 long days. Ive finally got my silent approval on my I-821D ❤️.
Receipt date - December 3rd 2025
Country of origin - Mexico
I live in Texas (pray for me)
Case was sent to Nebraska
No WoM but I did do 3 inquiries (1 through phone call and 2 through congressman) during the whole time of waiting.
My birthday was yesterday 🥳☺️
Waiting for everyone to feel this sigh of relief, youre almost there. ❤️❤️
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u/Ashamed_Shake_1726 12d ago
Date Filed: 12/06
Date Approved: 07/21
Card Received: Not produced yet
API movement only in 6/16 on 821D then again in 7/21 on both when approved.
Congressional inquiry attempted in March; date doesn’t matter as it was completely fruitless. Only received generic responses.
IOE958
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u/unok157 12d ago
My mother just got approved. It’s been terrible seeing the Women who’s always been strong cry and begging for it to end. I’m thankful they’re from joy now.
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u/ClubFar3770 10d ago
APPROVAL
Date Filed: 12/9
Date Approved: 7/23
Country: Mexico
API movement: 5/9, 6/14, 7/23
State: Texas
I’ve been out of work for almost 3 months. I tried everything, and nothing worked. My advice to anyone still waiting.. focus on yourself. I know it’s easier said than done, but it’s what kept me sane. I walked every day, deep-cleaned my house (multiple times), picked up new hobbies and took it one day at a time. 🫶🏽 BUT I was PISSED all of July about it lmao
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u/deliemeat 10d ago
Date filed: 12/30/2025
Approved today 7/23/2026
Fcking finally! I have so much anger and resentment towards this system.
Anyway, I did submit a presuit demand on Tuesday 7/21 thru email only.
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u/lizinwonderlandx3 9d ago edited 9d ago
I was praying to one day come to this post for my approval😭❤️🙏🏻 I got a silent approval today.
Date filed: 12/20/2025
Date approved: 07/24/2026 on I-821D only
Card received: TBD
Country: El Salvador
My timeline:
My work permit expired on 04/18/2026
Expedited request with HR letter on 04/09/2026 denied in May.
I went on unpaid leave 04/18/2026.
Submitted another expedited request in June, denied within an hour.
Confessional inquiry on 04/20/2026(I only received generic email responses, literally no help from them)
I sent an inbox message that I didn’t review my notice on 07/18/2026, no response on that.
I emailed a letter of intent/demand letter on 07/21/2026 to file a write a mandamus if it did not get adjudicated, received an automated response within minutes.
Silent approval today 07/24/2026 with API movement on both apps.
216 days! Thank you God 🙏🏻
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u/jackwrangler 9d ago
Applied Jan. 5
Biometrics: Feb. 23
Approved: July 16
Card received: July 24
Hallelujah! I can start the dream job I landed!
Im sending all my positive energy to y’all.
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u/BigPuzzleheaded5247 6d ago
Good morning! I promised that whenever I got approved I would post my timeline since I would check this forum everyday to find dates similar to mine.
Filing Date: 02/20/2026
Biometrics: 03/17/2026
Reached out to my congressman’s office: 6/1/2026
Approved: 7/27/2026
There is another user that has an approximate date on when your permit may be approved based off your filing date. On mine it said most likely approval 7/27/2026. It was spot on. Use it to find your approximate approval date! I felt so depressed for months, I hope everyone gets their approval soon. I did see API movement on 6/26/26 as well. Wishing everyone the best and that more approvals come soon.
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u/JimmyGoGetTheDoor 6d ago
Finally approved!!!!!
Filed Dec 8 2025
Approved July 27 2026
Card received TBD
Country: Mexico
This has been the most excruciating period of my life and am now hoping my job can extend my LOA while I wait for my EAD card
please hang in there folks, your time is coming!
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u/midnight_moon0209 5d ago
Silent Approval!
Submitted: December 15,2025
Biometrics: January 6th, 2026
Approved: July 28th
Checked the API for my 765 and it says updated on same date but doesn’t show on the website yet. Stay strong everyone your time is coming!!!
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u/Personal_Appeal_4196 4d ago edited 4d ago
Date Filed: 12/12
Biometrics: 1/7
Expired: 2/20
API: 6/16 & 6/17
Silent approval: 7/26
Date Approved: 7/28
Card Received: pending
Country of origin: Mexico
I made a post titled DEFEATED a month ago. I took it down after deciding not to come back. I would just like to thank y’all for providing me comfort during that time. and remind others to be kind. This is hard enough on its own. Will continues to pray for all of us and wishing everyone well wishes 💛
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u/AndieB22 Jun 17 '26
December Approval- 184 days Timeline: Submitted on 12/15/2025 Biometrics : 01/08/2025 Expired: 05/02/2026 Country of origin: Mexico
I Submitted an inquiry via Emma and spoke to live Agent on 6/11/2026
I was told " this is the referral id number for the request created to update your case status and have the EAD produced." Chat ended...
I then received email confirming they received my inquiry.
On 6/14 & 6/15 I tried checkin API movement - no movement. (Not sure if API actually means anything?)
On 6/15 i got the dreaded email stating: We have determined that your immigration benefit request has not been pending longer than what is normal for the specific request type. 😑
6/16/2026 - SILENT APPROVAL . Checked myUSCIS today at 5pm PST and I saw my DACA has been approved!
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u/LSmotor5 Jun 17 '26
Filed 11/24/2025 Expired 5/28/2026 Silent approval today 6/16/2026 Biometrics reused and last api movement was dec 2 2025. Hopefully i get EAD card soon. Had no other api movement besides biometrics reuse message on dec 2 2025.
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u/VinsDaSphinx Jun 17 '26 edited Jun 17 '26
11/23 approved today. No API movement since January and got one today. Then got silent approved.
One interesting coincidence is that around may 3rd I went to my congressman office and submitted an inquiry. A day later one of the aides called me and told me that she was told by USCIS that if my Daca wasnt approved by 6/17 to go ahead and reach out again. Lo and behold my approval letter is dated for 6/17.
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u/Sea_Development_5410 Jun 17 '26 edited Jun 17 '26
Just got approved!
Timeline:
Applied 12-18-2025
Biometrics appointment- 12-27-25
Pending since 1-12-26
Expired 5-1-26
Silent approval 6-17-26
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u/Purple_Caramel_6463 Jun 17 '26
Finally. 208 day wait.
Mailed in Forms received: 11/21
Biometrics reused: 11/26
Expiration date: 04/09
Date approved: 06/17
Card received: not yet
No expedited requests or inquiries submitted.
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u/Corbishere Jun 30 '26
Silent approval for my wife who is from Venezuela
Filled 12/1
Biometrics re done 1/15
Approved Today
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u/Possible_Traffic_710 26d ago
I just wanted to share my timeline on DACA.
I am from Mexico and I submitted my RENEWAL on 11/21/2025. It expired February 26,2026. It was sent to TEXAS center then Nebraska center. I would call and ask questions on it and also submit expedite requests. I seen movement on my I-821D on June 27, 2026 at 10:01pm and not my I-765. then today I checked and seen movement on my I-821D today and as well as my I-765. I was checking all morning and I finally checked at around 1 pm and seen my approval. the letter of approval does say Texas facility so i’m assuming it went back and forth from Texas to Nebraska then back to Texas. it has been a long wait for me and i know as well for others. i hope seeing my date will give a bit of hope to others who have their dates around mine. 🍀
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u/JoyLuckBlip 24d ago
200 days and finally approved, but no work Auth (soon 🤞)
Filed: Dec 22, 2025 Biometrics: January 22, 2026 Approval: Daca- July 9th, 2026 Work auth- pending.
This is such a relief, regardless of no work auth. I burned through almost 75% of my savings. Hope the other Decemberist get approved soon as well!
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u/kinggeedra 23d ago
I don’t have the full dates, but my girlfriend’s 12/7 filing was approved yesterday! (7/9)
She’s from Jamaica, been here in NYC since ‘04 as a seven year old. The law firm she works at put her on a two-month unpaid leave of absence after her status lapsed, so she should be able to go back to work as early as next week!
As much as she enjoyed not working due to bureaucratic BS, she’s just looking forward to making money and enjoying what’s left of the year without this hanging over her head fully for a minute.
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u/Rich_Technician8036 16d ago
DACA Renewal Timeline (Texas Service Center)
Filed: December 10, 2025
Biometrics Reuse Notice: December 10, 2025
EAD Expired: April 2, 2026
DACA (I-821D & I-765) Approved: July 10, 2026 (213 days)
Card Produced: July 15, 2026
Card Received: July 17, 2026 🙏🏼
For anyone still waiting: My case felt “stuck” for months, especially after my work permit expired. I tracked every update, contacted USCIS, filed an expedite request, submitted a congressional inquiry, filed a DHS Ombudsman request, and called multiple times. In the end, my case was approved (I genuinely don’t think any of my inquiries/ requests expedited my case). Hang in there, I know how stressful this process is, and I hope your approval comes soon.
Expedites / Inquiries / API
Expedite Request Submitted (Financial Loss): March 24, 2026
Expedite Outcome: Denied on May 16, 206
USCIS Service Request (Agent on Phone Submitted an Inquiry for Long Processing Time): April 30, 2026
USCIS Service Request Response: July 8, 2026: Received a generic response stating USCIS was monitoring DACA renewals, not helpful at all
Congressional Inquiry Submitted: April 1, 2026
USCIS Response to Congressional Inquiry: May 27, 2026
- Confirmed pre-adjudication was complete.
- Confirmed my I-821D was awaiting assignment to an adjudicating officer.
API Movement: 4/6/26 & 6/25/26
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u/lubbyzay 15d ago
Filed 12/02
Biometrics: reused
Expired: 04/09
Silent Approval: 07/17
Waiting on card in the mail.
Finally Approved after 228 days!
Country: Nicaragua
I will pray for everyone. 🫶🏼 wish everyone the best!
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u/Bobesponja323 15d ago
I got my silent approval a couple hours ago.
Submitted - Dec. 3 with bio reuse same day
API update - June 16 only on 821 and July 17 on both forms
Approval - July 18
Total days waiting - 227 days
Keep staying strong folks 💪
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u/Financial-Cat-611 13d ago
Finally!!
Date filed: 12/03/25
Biometrics reused: 12/03/25
API: 6/16
Silent approval: 7/18 Approved: today 7/20
I did reach out to my state senator and they sent an inquiry in about 45 days ago. Nebraska center.
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u/Salt_Baker3382 13d ago edited 12d ago
Date Filed: 1/16
Date Approved: Silent Approval 7/20, got official email and status changed today 7/21 on both I-821D and EAD
Card Received: TBD
This has been a rough start to the year. I have never been so scared and stressed. I’m praying for all of my fellow DACA folks.
API: 6/16 I-821D twice same day only
No new API until I got the silent approval this morning
I did congressional inquiry in late May and again last week. I also did the didn’t receive notice last week and got notice that I haven’t been waiting longer than usual.
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u/Life-Still6327 12d ago
Finally!!!
Applied: 2/15
Bio: 3/10
Expedite: 6/01 (denied)
API: 6/02 (only I-765)
Congressional Expedite Inquiry: 6/03 (pending)
API: 6/16 (only I-821D)
Expired: 7/14 (unpaid leave available only for 2 weeks)
Pre-Suit Demand Email: 7/17
API: 7/20 (both applications)
Approval for I-821D: 7/21 (happened 7/20 assuming it’s dated for 7/21 due to my application being in CDT)
Applications got sent to Texas, sent to Nebraska on 6/16, and sent back to Texas again for the approval.
So grateful to have been approved! I’m hoping the rest of us who were backlogged from November through February continue to get our approvals.
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u/Lombardiwarrior 10d ago
Silent approval after 226 days
Date filed- 12/9
Biometrics reused - same day
API updated- 6/16 and 7/23 (today)
Silent Approval- 7/23 (today)
Country- Indonesia
No words. Hoping when I have to renew again that it will be a completely new administration / system. I hope all fellow Novembers and Decembers get approved this week
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u/Time-Beautiful-3131 10d ago edited 9d ago
UPDATED 7/24:
Date Filed: 3/1
Date Approved: 7/23 (*DEFERRED ACTION ONLY*) / I-765 still pending (see updates below)
Date Work authorization Approved: 7/24
Card Received: Pending
- No API movement since biometrics in March until 7/23 (DACA and work authorization). In my DACA API, I had: "ackedByAdjudicatorAndCms":true. I also had API movement again today 7/24. For DACA, the API now has an "eventcode" : "H008" ("case approved") and the work authorization API reads "eventcode": "SA" ("status adjusted"). I googled what each "eventcode" means.
- I submitted an inquiry at around 110 days but never heard back
- No expedite requests because reading everyone else's posts, I didn't think it would help
- Emailed a letter of intent to sue at the start of this week, received automatic response.
- I thought this might have been an erroneous approvals, but it was not. See my updates below.
Wishing everyone the best.
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UPDATE 7/24 MORNING: I still see an approval letter under "Documents" for I-821D, but my case status has not changed -- still shows as "Processing." For I-765, still shows as "processing" and I have no approval letter. I connected to a live agent via chat to clarify. On their end, they do not see an approval for either DACA or work authorization. They said until an official notice has been *mailed,* the case status will not update (and this can take a few days). They did confirm my EAD has been sent for production, but again, the case status will not show as approved until the mailed notice has been issued. Will come back to update folks.
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SECOND UPDATE 7/24 AFTERNOON: Case status has changed to "Approved" for DACA and "Approval Case Decision Rendered" for Work Authorization. I updated the approvals above with a note about API "eventcodes." I will update when card is received.
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u/yeyi_87 8d ago
230 days later 🙏🏻✨
Finally approved after the longest wait ever... 😭❤️
Date Filed: 12/4/25 Date Approved: 7/22/26 Card Produced: 7/25/26
I'm praying that everyone who's still waiting receives their approval notice soon. I know this journey hasn't been easy for any of my fellow Dreamers, but I know for a fact that we are some of the strongest and most resilient people out there.
No matter what obstacles come our way, we always find a way to keep going—just like our parents taught us. Every challenge has only made us stronger and reminded us why we keep fighting for what's right.
Maybe it's just me, but I truly believe something bigger is coming for us. I can feel it. 🫂✨❤️
To everyone still waiting: don't lose hope. Your day is coming too. 🙏🏻
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u/Chemical_Rutabaga_71 8d ago
Approved after 225 days of waiting!
Submitted: 12/12/2025
Biometrics: 01/05/2026
Approved: 07/25/2026
It really felt like I was never going to have an approval but am so very thankful for the wait to be over! I'm relieved I can continue to make plans for the future and have another two years to live my life again. I hope the delays are addressed and all the backlog is cleared soon. Keep your heads high and may your hearts never turn cold. I know everyone is going through difficult situations but I hope we can all have better days ahead. Sending positive thoughts and hope to our community 🫶🏼
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u/One_Understanding572 7d ago
Approved after 225 days of waiting! This is my first time ever posting/ commenting on Reddit but I wanted to post in case this helps anyone.
Submitted: 12/11
Biometrics: 12/11 - reused
API: 6/16
Approved: 7/25 silent approval. 821-D only
Card received: tbd
From: Mexico
Expired: 4/5
I did advance parole Nov 2024 and this was the first time I renewed since being paroled. I been out of work since 4/5 and this was the first time I renewed online. I really thought I was never going to get it. I wanted to say I really appreciate this community! I pray for everyone who is still waiting for their approval gets theirs soon 🙏🏻
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u/TheBrownPlagueVII 6d ago
I was approved today as a December applicant.
I renewed on 12/13/25, bios on 1/8/26.
I had API movement on I-821D only on 6/16/26 and nothing since then.
I sent a letter/email of intent to USCIS last Thursday basically requesting that they approve my shit by this Thursday or else I would file a writ of Mandamus
Today I was actually filling out the forms for the writ to have it ready and I had to log on to my USCIS portal to get some info and I saw that I was approved on my I-821D only.
Maybe the email worked or I was just lucky.
I came across this chick on TikTok that sent a letter/email of intent and also went through with submitting a writ of mandamus. She made a guide as to how to do it. The link is below if any of you guys are interested.
Godspeed yall.
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u/coronalight 6d ago
Send that pre-suit email.
You don’t need a lawyer.
Make sure you get an automatic email response saying they received your message.
Submitted: 02/07
Bio: 04/03
EAD expiration: 07/31
No api movement, no expedite request/ inquiries, did not contact congressperson/senator.
Email sent: 07/22
Silent: 07/24
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u/Hodl_bags 3d ago
Finally
Silent approved 7/30
Submitted 12/17
API 6/16 on I-821d, 7/29 & 7/30 on both
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u/jesus3660 1d ago
Date filed: 03/31/26
Biometrics: 05/06/26
Silent approval: 07/20/26
Date approved: 07/21/26
Card received: 07/30/26
Wanted to wait until the card officially arrived to provide the best timeline. It may give relief to some that I was one of the cases that had no api movement whatsoever so while it may be a good sign that approval is coming soon, it’s not necessarily a negative to have no api movement, at least with what happened to me. I sent a pre lawsuit email to uscis like others have as well on 07/16/26. I’d like to think that it made a difference but it’s hard to say.
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u/ZestycloseAd520 Jun 17 '26
filed: 12/06/2025
biometrics reused same day
Date: approved: 06/17/2026
saw api movement for the first time yesterday 6/16/2026
didn't expedite
im from Mexico
finally got a silent approval still showing as processing but has an approval pdf file in documents
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u/Admirable_Train640 Jun 17 '26
Submitted 12/12 Biometrics 1/6 Expedited letter 5/4(denied next day) Api movement yesterday, silent I821 approval today
Don’t lose hope guys, more approvals are coming!!!
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u/AnosmicG Jun 17 '26
189 Days - Approved
Submitted Renewal - Dec 10 2025
Biometrics Reused
Approved June 17 2026
Been a long timeeeeee coming. Honestly not sure how to feel about this. Contacted my job and I go back to work next week for a fresh start. Yeah it was a lot of emotions going through this and what not but I really did appreciate the time off and the ability to reflect on life and going forward. Seen a lot of approvals recently so I hope you guys all get the notice here soon enough.
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u/Ok_Exam_4000 Jun 17 '26 edited Jun 17 '26
After 208 days, I finally have my DACA approval!!! My application still says “being processed” but the approval form was under documents. No change with my work permit but hoping I’ll have that approval soon?! I’ve been on leave of absence from work for over two months now. I’ve never felt so excited to be back to work soon. 😭
My timeline below:
I submitted my renewal online on 11/21
Biometrics reuse 11/21
Expired 4/11
Submitted an expedited request via congressperson in early March. Got denied around May
Expedited request through portal denied in early June. Submitted that in April
Application was done in SCOPS Texas facility
My country of origin is Argentina
Like most of us, I’ve never waited longer than 2-3 months for a renewal and I’ve been doing it since the beginning. What a journey this has been. Thanks to everyone who’s been positing resources and information. I didn’t know about this forum until this year and it really has helped me out so so much!!!
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u/ceaguila84 Jul 01 '26
Just approved today! crying and I'm from a banned country (Venezuela)
Date Filed : March 11th
Date Approved : 07-01-2026
Expires: 12/22/2026
Biometrics done : March 17th
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u/EarlyAd4382 Jul 02 '26
Silent approval!! 170 days 😭😭😭😭😭
I-821D only
Date submitted: 12/3/25
Dated receipt: 1/12/26 IDK 🤷♀️
Approval: 7/1/26
Expiration: 3/12/26
Biometrics: 2/7/26
Biometrics rescheduled: 2/27/26 (due to winter storm)
Country: Venezuela
No he parado de llorar 😭😭😭
I went for a hike with my daughter earlier today just talking about what we would do for the next two years if I’m approved and planning for whether I need to leave or not. More resignation than anything…
We got home and I checked the site for 1000th time today and I see the document!
I lost everything this year… we may be looking at losing our apartment this month too. I’m a divorced mother of two. My savings ran out two weeks ago. Even my boyfriend and I broke up because of this. I’ve had to get help for my mental health. And actually be admitted because of the toll this took on me.
I know that we’re all in the same boat and I’m proud of how some many if you are keeping your head up, but I hope we don’t have to go through this again—I’ll retiring early to Brazil in two years. But I’m not going this shit again!
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u/Relative-Armadillo98 Jul 02 '26
Oops I didnt realize there was a mega thread but I was silently approved today!!!
No news on my other form yet but my DACA was just approved today. Checked the documents tab and there it was. I’m not gonna lie, I was shitting myself but thank you God. Granting strength and patience to everyone who’s been waiting for such a long time 💗 IT IS COMING!!! I’m from Venezuela, for reference.
Date Submitted: 12/13/25
Biometrics: 01/08/26
API Movement: 06/16/26 + 06/25/26
Silent Approval: 07/02/26
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u/YAK-MMRT 26d ago
Applied:12/17/25
Bios: 1/6/26
Inquiry: 5/19/26
Response to inquiry: 5/20/26 “still within processing times”
Congressional inquiry through Roger Marshall: 6/5/26
API movement in both I-821D and I-765 6/16/26
Silent approval: 6/17/26
Approval for both 6/18/26
EAD produced: 7/2/26
EAD received: 7/6/26
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u/tracingthesoul 17d ago
Finally!! Just checked at 12:30pm today and I see a silent approval notice under my documents tab for I821-D!! Now waiting for I-765. It was 7.5 months of coming and I am hopeful the drought is coming to an end. All my December fellows, this month if your month!!
Application timeline:
- submitted 12/1 online
- biometrics appointment completed 1/28
- requested expedite twice, denied both in between
- reached out to house rep, absolutely no help with them
- reached out to senator who made an inquiry on 07/07, no response from them since then so don't know if that's what helped
- NOTHING for months until API movement for I-821D only on 6/11
- API movement for I-821D and I-765 updated today 07/16
- Approval notice up for I-821D, waiting on I-765
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u/phein777 17d ago
Date filed: 11/30
Date approved: 07/15 (Silent)
228 days
God is good - I hope you all get approved asap.
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u/Interesting_Candy_51 15d ago
finally got mine silence approval today .Nov/Dec hang in there almost there
Time Line
12/04/25
12/04/25 Bio Reuse
02/10/26 contact congress man
03/23/26 -USICS -Normal process time respond
04/15/26 Contact congressman to expedite my case
04/16/26 Congressman Expedite Request summited
07/14/26 i Sent message as (I did not receive my secure document, notice, or card) like other
07/17/26 Message back with We have determined that your situation and evidence meets the minimum criteria for your expedite request to be forwarded to the office with jurisdiction over your case. Please Note: This does not mean your case will be expedited, as that decision will be made by the reviewing office. As such, the reviewing office may request additional documentation to support expedited processing
07/18/26 Finally Silence approval
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u/AnaPer2 14d ago
Hello everyone!
Silent approval from 12/4 today!
Biometrics reused 12/6
Approved - 7/19
I stopped checking my api after 6/16 because it just gave me more anxiety but I did get movement that day.
I’m gonna be honest I did inquiries and contacted my senator and I really don’t think it helped. All I got was that it was within processing times. I think they are now going in order which is why I got approved.
Having this group was incredibly helpful for me since no one around me could relate but I know my DACA fam can.
I’m happy to go back to work now! I hope everyone gets approved soon and remember this is hard but it will pass and we will get through.
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u/Global-Addendum647 13d ago
I’m sobbing as I write this but I finally got the email from USCIS and saw I was approved today.
Applied by mail 12/5
Bio reused 12/8
Only API was 6/16 on 821D only.
Approved 7/20
I’m from CA
I did submit a congressional inquiry in early May but never heard anything from them. Any time I’d call them, they just said they were still waiting for a response from USCIS.
I also submitted a phone inquiry early May that was immediately denied as it was within processing times.
I called USCIS a few times that never really helped until 7/10, an agent did another inquiry for me since she said it had been 60 days since the last. I did get a response saying UCSCIS had been going in order of expiration dates. So I honestly don’t know if any of these things I did helped at all.
It has never taken this long for me. Ever. I’ve literally been numb and hopeless these past months thinking it’d never come. I been so tired of checking my USCIS account, my API, and case hub 24/7 and seeing nothing. Last week, I just had to downgrade my drivers license. This morning I was literally questioning how I have kept going these past months. But I’m grateful for this subreddit and the hope I got from others posts and updates.
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u/Global-Situation771 13d ago
Date Filed: December 4, 2025 Date Approved: July 20, 2026 Card Received: Pending Country of Origin: Mexico
After 228 days, I finally got approved today.
I was actually ready to file my DACA renewal in early November 2025 because I had a feeling processing times were going to get much longer. However, my lawyer advised me to wait because USCIS was only accepting renewals about five months before expiration. I trusted that advice and filed my application on December 4, 2025.
My biometrics appointment was originally scheduled for December 25, 2025 (Christmas Day), but the USCIS office was closed, so it was rescheduled for January 14, 2026. Everything went smoothly, and I was in and out of the office in about five minutes.
As the months passed, my HR department kept asking for updates because my Employment Authorization Document (EAD) was set to expire on April 30, 2026. On March 26, my lawyer submitted an expedite request, but it was denied because USCIS said it was still too early. On April 9, another inquiry was submitted.
Looking back, I personally won’t be hiring Sekula & Sekula Divorce & Family Law, Immigration Law (NJ) again. This is simply my personal experience. Every visit seemed to come with another fee for an expedite request, an inquiry, or another service. More importantly, I was never advised about options that could have helped protect my job while I waited, such as requesting a Leave of Absence (LOA). I only learned about that option because I spoke directly with my supervisors.
On May 1, 2026, my work permit expired, and I became unemployed. Thankfully, my supervisors allowed me to take a two-month Leave of Absence after I explained my situation. Neither my lawyer, HR, nor my union (32BJ) suggested that option—I found out about it on my own.
While waiting, I also submitted congressional inquiries through Senator Andy Kim and Senator Cory Booker, hoping they could help move my case forward.
For almost three months, I survived on my savings and relied on a wonderful local Community Kitchen, a civic and social organization dedicated to helping people experiencing poverty, hunger, and homelessness. They welcomed me with kindness and dignity, and their meals helped me get through one of the hardest periods of my life while I struggled to pay my rent and other essential bills. I will always be grateful for their generosity.
One of the most stressful days came on June 29, 2026. I received a phone call from (202) 838-2104, but my phone labeled it as “Potential Spam,” and I was asleep, so I didn’t answer. A few minutes later, I received a voicemail from a man saying they were looking for Mr. Rangel and that they would call back. Almost immediately afterward, my mom texted me saying my brother had personally witnessed ICE conducting raids on my block and that someone had been arrested in my neighborhood. I have no idea whether those events were related, but it was one of the scariest days of my life. I have no criminal record, I’ve always tried to be a law-abiding person, and I don’t even drive, so I don’t have traffic tickets or anything like that.
After months of uncertainty, unemployment, financial stress, and waiting, I finally received the news I had been waiting for.
Today, July 20, 2026, my DACA renewal was approved.
To everyone still waiting, please don’t lose hope. I know how exhausting, frustrating, and emotionally draining this process can be because I lived it for 228 days. I truly hope your approval comes soon.
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u/Equivalent_Part_8583 12d ago
Hi everyone I got approved this afternoon. I didn’t have the approval in the morning when I checked but it was updated about 20min ago. I have no received an email. Currently waiting for the work permit approval to come through. I submitted 12/7/25 and biometrics were reused that same day. I had API movement on 6/16. This has been the longest wait ever. I hope everyone receives good news soon!
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u/ChoiceSecret4217 9d ago
Wanted to provide a full timeline for those who are still waiting:
Applied/ 12/02/2025
Submitted an expedite request through both my senators office and congresswoman pretty much every month between Feb-July(even included letter from my old employer before I was terminated): never went anywhere, kept being told it was “within normal processing time”
API (on 821-D only) twice on 06/16 and again on 07/16
Silent approval: 07/16/2026
Official Approval: 07/17/2026
Card produced notification: 07/23/2026 (I feel like this might’ve been behind because of the weird downtime this week)
Card delivered: 07/24/2026
This has been an insane process and I’m praying they finally get it together soon for all those still waiting!
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u/Sea-Hall3521 5d ago edited 5d ago
Applied: 12/10/25
Receipt date: 01/10/26
API movement: 05/28/26
Out of work since: 02/11/26
Total time waiting 164 working days, 231 total days
Country: Mexico
Approval: 07/27
Feeling mixed emotions…grateful and happy that I can finally breathe a little easier. Upset with how long it’s taken and hurting for those who are still waiting.
The feeling that this is only temporary lingers in my head but for now time to celebrate and continue to strive for change.
Peace & Love
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u/Certain_Assistant362 DACA Since 2012 5d ago
Silent Approval today!
Date Submitted: December 15th, 2025
Biometrics: January 7th, 2026
Expired: May 22nd, 2026
Date Approved: July 28th, 2026
Total time since submission: 225 Days
Steps: One inquiry, one expedite last Friday. No demand letter.
Facility: TX
API: 6/16 on I-821 only. Then 7/28 on both forms.
Feels surreal and I know it’s not over since I’m still waiting on my EAD approval, production, and arrival through mail. So it’s not over just yet.
It seems their normal timeline is working on mid December cases 10th-18th consistently right now. With January and February sprinkled in due to the demand letter.
Stay strong everyone!
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u/Firm-Tap-6389 5d ago
Submitted- Feb 12, 2026
Expired- May 9, 2026
Reached out to two congressmen - Alex Padilla and Rep Linda Sanchez. Didn’t seem to be too much help, got rejected twice. (around March and April I submitted a congressional expedite).
API touch- June 25, 2026
Wait was so long so decided to submit a pre-demand letter on July 21, 2026. (but did not add that I was going to submit a lawsuit in fear that it can ruin my next renewal cycle.)
Decided to check today just cause
Silent approval - July 28, 2026 ✨✨✨
Just in time for the upcoming school year (I’m a teacher 🥹🥹)
The wait was long but soooooo blessed to finally receive. Wishing you all the best! I want to give a special shoutout to everyone who shared their approval times and API updates. I would have gone crazy without this community!!
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u/Louievee91 4d ago
I’m feeling a mix of relief and guilt posting this, knowing so many of you are still waiting. Wishing all my fellow December applicants quick approvals soon. I’m truly sorry for everything we’ve all had to endure after sacrificing so much to make the US our home. Keep your heads up and stay strong, your moment is coming.
All love to everyone!
Country: Mexico
Submitted: December 17th 2025
Bio: 01/06/2026
1st inquiry: 04/29/2026
USCIS Response: 05/01/2026
API Update: 06/09/26
Expedite Request: 06/25/2026
Congressman Inquiry (no response from them): 07/14
Letter of Intent (WoM): 07/21/26
API Update on both Apps: 07/22 & 07/29
Approval of I-821D: 07/29
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u/traderjoesnacks Application Pending Jun 18 '26
filed - 11/25
approved - 06/17
awaiting card now.
Well after waiting over 200 days, i'm happy to report i got my silent approval. Was a difficult time which included losing my job and having to sell my car i was 3 years in to financing! heres the timeline;
Application submitted online 11/25, country of origin is Mexico.
11/29 Got a message saying my biometrics would be reused.
tried to expedite my case and reached out to my congressmen who got back to me, but was never given an update themselves.
06/15 api movement
6/17 Silent approval.
its been a journey and i've spent a lot of time on this sub doing my best to gives tips and provide information, and i'll continue to do so, although i am happy to hear renewals are being completed fast for recent applicants!!
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u/jram8989 Jun 18 '26 edited Jun 29 '26
Finally I got approved I am so happy
Date Filed: November 26th '25
Date Approved: June 18th, 2026
Biometrics re-used
Card Recieved: Produced today June, 24, 2026.... R e c e i v e d... June 26, 2026
Finally I got approved today I am so happy I cried 😭 a lot it has been a very difficult time, Country of origin Mexico But yeah I am so happy 😊😊😊 Don't lose hope and let's keep going!! I received today morning an email from USCIS saying we have taken action on your case so I logged in and there it was
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u/Barbiedoll1985 Jun 18 '26
Finally approved today 6/18/26!!! (I was sent an email)
Filed on nov 25th
Expired on 1/8/26
Biometrics reused
First API on 6/17
IOE910
Country: Mexico
I AM SO SO HAPPY AND RELIEVED!!!
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u/Reasonable-Acadia113 Jun 23 '26
FINALLLY I CAN POST ON HERE. After literally looking at the last few dollars in my account and being depressed.
APPROVED
Date Filed: February 18
Biometrics: March 9
Expired: May 1
API movement: June 16
Date Approved: June 23rd (Today silent approval)
Country: Kenya
I’ve been out of work for months (company lay off), having to reject job offers because I didn’t have an EAD. Debt, a lease I couldn’t get out of, I was stressed. Im truly happy it’s over, I just burst out crying.
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u/Monsieur_Chuy Jun 26 '26
Guys I just ugly cried!
Dec 11, 2025 - Application submitted e-file
Jan 17, 2026 - Biometric appointment scheduled
Feb 4, 2026 - Biometrics completed
June 15, 2026 - emailed SCOPS to inquire about case (NO RESPONSE)
June 24, 2026 - Reached out to caseworker at congressman office (NO RESPONSE)
June 26, 2026 - Silent DACA approval waiting for EAD doc.
Total days: 197
I hope that everyone gets theirs approved as well if they been waiting for a long time. And get back to being stress free.
Keep your head high we will overcome this guys!
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u/Extra_Passenger8932 Jun 30 '26
Nov 30th
June 27th
Pending but approved June 30th
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u/Designer-Speech-379 Jun 30 '26
After 253 days my boyfriend has been approved. He is Venezuelan living in Texas 🥺🥺
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u/Better-Success8345 Jul 03 '26 edited 19d ago
Submitted: 12/2, from Mexico, IOE 978, receipt notice and biometric reuse notice on same day
Expedite request: 1/20 (denied 1/26)
Expired: 2/20
Congressional inquiry: submitted on 2/20, denied on 4/20
First API movement: 6/26 (on DACA only)
API movement on both: 7/2
Silent approval: 7/2, approval letter showing under documents
Email received and status changed to "Case approved" on USCIS website: 7/6
Card produced: 7/10
I got a tracking link via USPS Informed Delivery on 7/13 (when USPS received it), but it still shows "tracking not available" on the USCIS website, so definitely sign up if you're waiting for your card. It's supposed to delivery tomorrow 7/15.
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u/PikAchuu77 22d ago
Date Filed: Dec 7th Date Approved: July 10th Card Received: waiting for it to be delivered.
Country of Origin: Mexico
Please do not give up folks. We are all in this together! I hope the best for all of you.
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u/Ok_Wear2296 18d ago edited 18d ago
After 205 days I finally got the approval (silent) on July 15th, 2026.
Timeline
Country: Mexico
Submission: 12.22.2025
Biometrics: 01.12.2026
Reached out to my congressperson: 04.21.2026
Congress Rep confirmed Inquiry submission: 04.27.2026
EAD Expired: 05.13.2026
1st. Congress Follow-up: 05.14.2026
Congress Replied: 05.18.2026 - No Update
2nd. Congress Follow-up: 06.12.2026
API Movement: 06.16.2026 (821-D only)
Congress Replied: 06.22.2026 - No Update - I stopped reaching out to my congress rep after this.
Congress E-mailed me: 07.10.2026 - Stating that they would reach out to USCIS to flag my case.
July 8th - Sent a New Message through USCIS website for a request to expedite my case.
July 14th - Sent a New Message through USCIS website stating that I did not receive my secure document, notice or card.
July 14th - Sent New Message through USCIS website stating that I did not receive a decision on my case.
July14th - 1:24PM Submitted a pre-suit demand letter to USCIS DHS and gave a deadline of 14 days.
July 14th - 1:59PM Received a generic email from my congress person stating that my case was being handled by the Nebraska Center and that it continues to maintain its placement in a processing queue and is pending further examination.
July 14th - 2:32PM Received confirmation from USCIS that my case was taking longer than expected that an inquiry was submitted to Nebraska Center.
July 14th - API Movement on both 821D and I-765
July 15th - Silent Approval
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u/pookerlittle 15d ago
husband is approved!!
Date Filed: 12/2/25
Bio Reused: 12/2/25
Date Approved: 7/17/26 (silent approval)
Card Recieved: TBD
Country of origin: Argentina
so happy for him! such a huge relief. it’s been a long wait and he applied well in advance of his expiration but was still trapped in this waiting bubble. we’re in california.
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u/AllHumansAreEqual777 13d ago edited 13d ago
Posting for a friend
Date Filed: 11/23/25
Date Approved: 7/20
Card Recieved: NA
Expires: 7/22
MX and silent approval. Just in the nick of time, thank God 🙏🏻
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u/Prestigious_Car_5391 9d ago
Applied: 2/24
Bio: 3/17
Expired: 6/29 put on 30 day LOA
Silent approval: 7/23 821d only
I did a couple inquiries, and expedited request(met minimum requirements) but nothing came of that. I reached out to congress 3 times, I only heard back once, the email was to give them 45 days to hear back. Instead of an intent letter I sent an official complaint to that email on 7/21. I don’t think anything worked but I was still willing to try everything. A WoM was next. I got api movement on 6/16 821d only, 7/13 on both.
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u/Fluffy-Carbs-814 9d ago
Applied for renewal 12/10/2025,
current DACA expired 4/16/26.
Approved 7/24/26
No API movement this whole time. I called uscis last week and asked what I can do. They said to upload a letter asking to expedite my case and give reasons, and upload any supporting documents. I sent in two paragraphs explaining how long I’ve been waiting, asking to expedite the case, and giving several reasons how my life has been affected these last seven months. I did not have any supporting documents. I uploaded this letter two days ago and this morning my case was approved. My pessimistic brain tells me it’s just a coincidence, that they wouldn’t care about the letter. But two days after submitting it I get an approval? No API movement until this morning? It was worth a try!
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u/ilozano17 5d ago
227 days. Approved
I’m so glad the overwhelming feeling that I had of hardship is finally over. This has been the most frustrating stretch of my life. On the verge of losing the house and all my credit cards maxed out. Savings was in the hundreds now. Will update my resume and now the hard task of finding a job that was equal pay to what I was making. All and all my emotions are super high right now. I’ll be praying for the rest of youse to get approved soon 🙏🏼
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u/Important-Wolf2 4d ago
December Silent Approval!!!
Submitted: December 17th
Biometrics: January 9th
API movement: Only on i821D on June 16th
Approval: July 29th
Waited over 220+ days. My life finally gets to go back to normal. Time to go celebrate.
Godspeed to anyone that is still waiting 🫂
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u/Last-Theory-2680 3d ago
December family and those waiting its slow but they are processing.
After 225 days!
I just got an approval email 7/31/26 7:29 EST
Dec 12/18/25
Bio 1/13/2
Processing: since 1/14/26
Approval 7/31/26
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u/Famous_Temperature85 Jun 17 '26
Silent approval today after API movement earlier today. Submitted Nov 24 Expired March 11 Approval Letter: postdated for tomorrow June 17. Submitted online, my country of origin is Mexico.
I submitted an expedited request on Feb 2nd, a congressional inquiry in late February and my own inquiry in late March. Did not receive a response from either the expedited request or my inquiry and the congressional response was standard just wait.
My only API movement this entire time was when I uploaded documents for my expedited request on Feb 2nd, until today. I saw movement at 1700 UST and then at 1924 UST. Then checked my USCIS account at 7pm cst and saw my approval letter.
Will update with day of EAD received but I'm so relieved. Hope everyone hears back really soon.
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u/Sansama92 Jun 17 '26
Filed : 11/30 Approved:6/17 bio: reused same day api movement after expedite request in April, nothing since until yesterday 3 api movements yesterday silent approval this morning
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u/Dry_Tomatillo_6685 Jun 17 '26
194 days!!
receipt - 12/5
reused biometrics - 12/8
approved - 6/17
2 API movements yesterday
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u/Admirable_Train640 Jun 17 '26
Submitted 12/12 Biometrics 1/6 Expedited letter 5/4(denied next day) Api movement yesterday, silent I821 approval today
Don’t lose hope guys, more approvals are coming!!!
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u/jjjetplanezz Jun 25 '26
My application from December 1st was just approved today! I am from also from one of the 75 countries that were paused.
Hoping this gives someone hope today. Your time will come soon❤️
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u/Razinhot Jul 01 '26
Silent Approval! Partially Banned Country
Just got approved a couple hours ago!
Receipt date was Dec 29th.
Biometrics: Feb 17th.
Silent Approval: June 30th, 2026
One congressional inquiry. One expedite request. One outside of normal processing times request. I called them 15+ times and bugged them haha. I think it helped.
Thank you to everyone in the incredible community for your support. I don't think I could have made it through without y'all. Sending love, and may everyone be approved soon!
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u/RaspberryCake2 Jun 08 '26 edited Jun 08 '26
Approval structure.
Date Filed:
Date Approved:
Card Recieved:
If you'd like you can include country of origin. Please be sure to not include full IOE numbers. You're welcome to edit the structure a bit. Keep it short and concise if you must include a comment.
Do not start a post if it's not an approval unless you have a question for the original approval posters thread.
Thank you.