
DACA Renewal Delays Leave Recipients in Limbo, Facing Job Loss and Deportation Fear
DACA renewal processing times have surged to their longest duration since 2016, with median waits of 70 days (and some up to 6 months), causing recipients to miss deadlines, lose jobs and face potential deportation. The delays, attributed to enhanced vetting under the Trump administration, have left over 500,000 Dreamers in limbo with work authorizations expiring and no recourse.