I-821D filing fee (DACA Renewal)
Form I-821D, Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals: what USCIS charges, by filing category, from the official fee schedule.
Fee by filing category
| Filing Category | Paper Filing Fee |
|---|---|
| General Filing | $85 |
How to pay
Online filings are paid through Pay.gov. For paper filings USCIS no longer accepts personal or business checks, money orders or cashier's checks unless you qualify for an exemption (Form G-1651): pay by credit, debit or prepaid card with Form G-1450 or from a U.S. bank account with Form G-1650. A wrong amount gets the whole filing rejected.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the I-821D fee in 2026?
The I-821D fee is $85 (paper filing). A DACA request or renewal also needs Form I-765 for the work permit ($520 paper, $470 online), so a renewal costs $605 in total ($555 with the I-765 filed online). These are the amounts in the USCIS Fee Calculator, updated Oct 28, 2026.
How do I pay the I-821D fee?
Online filings are paid through Pay.gov. For paper filings USCIS no longer accepts personal or business checks, money orders or cashier's checks unless you qualify for an exemption (Form G-1651): pay by credit, debit or prepaid card with Form G-1450 or from a U.S. bank account with Form G-1650. A wrong amount gets the whole filing rejected.
How long does I-821D take after I pay?
USCIS decided half of all I-821D cases within 4.1 months in Apr–Jun 2026. See the I-821D processing time page for the history.
Figures are copied from the official files without changes; derived numbers (changes, backlog estimates) are explained on the methodology page. Not legal advice.