Form I-821D filing fee
Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals · USCIS · Humanitarian
The filing fee for Form I-821D (Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) is $85 as of June 2026. Request consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), and the renewal of DACA, for eligible individuals who came to the U.S. as children. The typical all-in cost when filing online is about $85.
Source: USCIS Fee Schedule (Form G-1055). Data as of June 2026.
Fee breakdown
| Item | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Filing fee | $85 |
| Typical all-in (online filing + biometrics) | $85 |
Source: USCIS Fee Schedule (Form G-1055). Data as of June 2026.
The $85 DACA fee is filed together with Form I-765 ($520 paper / $470 online), so the combined out-of-pocket cost is higher. Fee waivers are not available for DACA.
What Form I-821D is for
Request consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), and the renewal of DACA, for eligible individuals who came to the U.S. as children.
Who files Form I-821D
Eligible individuals who arrived in the U.S. before age 16 and meet the DACA guidelines (subject to ongoing litigation).
Processing time
DACA must be filed together with Form I-765 (work permit). There is no fee waiver for DACA. The program remains subject to litigation, so eligibility can change.
Processing times are general expectations only; USCIS publishes case-specific estimates on its processing times page, which vary by service center and category.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the filing fee for Form I-821D?
The USCIS filing fee for Form I-821D (Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) is $85 when filed online, as of June 2026.
Is there a fee waiver for Form I-821D?
Form I-821D is generally not eligible for a fee waiver. Check the official form instructions, because exemptions exist for some categories.
What is Form I-821D used for?
Request consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), and the renewal of DACA, for eligible individuals who came to the U.S. as children.
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Source
Fee verified against the official USCIS Form I-821D page and the USCIS Fee Schedule (Form G-1055). Cross-checked source: USCIS G-1055 fee schedule (2024 final fee rule). Figures current as of June 2026. This page is informational only and is not legal advice — confirm the fee on USCIS.gov before filing, and see our methodology.
Last updated: 2026-06-15