DACA
Updated 08-27-25
UPDATE:
On January 17, 2025, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Biden DACA regulations are illegal, but left in place protections for people who already have DACA. This ruling has yet to be implemented.
FOR OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS: Those who have DACA or whose DACA has expired less than one year can still renew their DACA and work permits and apply for advance parole. However, the Department of Homeland Security cannot grant applications for people who never had DACA. People who do not have DACA can still submit applications--but Homeland Security cannot approve them.
Contact an ICIRR partner organization if you’re ready to renew your DACA:
ICIRR DACA Renewal Scholarship
UPDATE, August, 2025: DACA scholarship applications are now open. Contact an NAI partner organization for more information.
To qualify for the DACA Renewal Scholarship, applicants:
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Must be eligible to renew their DACA application
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Must submit their DACA renewal application through an ICIRR partner organization
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Must have an annual household income that is under 100% of the Area Median Income; a household making above the amount listed based on household size will not be eligible for the Scholarship
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Must submit proof of income to be considered for the Scholarship
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Must live in the state of Illinois
Scholarships are subject to availability and are on a first-come first served basis.
To check your eligibility, contact one of our partner organizations today.