Petition Started by Rosa Bautista | Change.org | Jan. 17, 2024 | Photo By Juan A. Lozamo
Why this Petition Matters:
I am one of the many individuals who have been adversely affected by the slow processing of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) applications. My job terminated me because my work permit expired, leading to severe financial loss in my home. This is not an isolated incident; thousands are facing similar hardships due to delays in processing. We are also asking USCIS to automatically extend work permits for DACA recipients if their renewal application is not processed before it expires.
According to a report from the National Immigration Forum, as of July 2020, there were approximately 640,000 active DACA recipients. However, USCIS's slow processing times have left many applicants and their families in a state of uncertainty and financial instability.
We urge USCIS to prioritize DACA applications that have been on hold for over 100 days and add DACA recipients as a category that qualifies for automatic work extensions. These delays are causing unnecessary hardship for applicants and their families who depend on these permits for employment and stability.
By signing this petition, you are supporting countless individuals like myself who need their applications processed promptly. We cannot afford any more delays; our livelihoods depend on it.
