Baltimore County, Maryland DACA Lawyer

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, colloquially referred to as DACA, is perhaps the most well-known immigration policy here in the U.S. DACA essentially allows certain individuals who were brought illegally into the United States as children to remain in the United States for a period of time. If you are looking to renew your DACA status, or if you have questions about whether first-time DACA requests are currently being accepted or adjudicated, continue reading and contact a Baltimore County, Maryland DACA lawyer from Sheri Hoidra Law Office, LLC today.

DACA Lawyer Helping Recipients in Baltimore County, Maryland

Since its inception, DACA has undergone several changes, ranging from a 2014 expansion, to a 2017 rescinding of that expansion, to a 2021 order partially reinstating DACA, followed by ongoing federal litigation that currently prevents USCIS from approving new initial DACA requests while allowing eligible recipients to continue renewing DACA. DACA has always been subject to change, and it remains so. Our Baltimore County, Maryland immigration lawyer has extensive experience handling all DACA-related matters, and we can put that experience to work for you today.

Qualifying for DACA

First, to request or renew DACA, applicants generally must submit various forms and filing fees. As of 2026, the filing fee is generally $555 for online filings or $605 for paper filings. You will also have to prove you qualify for DACA by submitting various additional documents. To qualify for DACA, you have to prove the following:

• You entered the United States unlawfully before your 16th birthday and have lived continuously in the United States since June 15, 2007.
• You were under the age of 31 as of June 15, 2012, and you were in the U.S. and had no lawful status at this time.
• You have not been convicted of a felony, a serious misdemeanor, or three or more less serious misdemeanors, and you do not pose a threat to the safety of others.
• You are either enrolled in school, have completed high school/got a GED, or have been honorably discharged from the armed forces.

Renewals Under DACA

Once a person applies for and is accepted by the DACA program, they will have a two-year period of deferred action from deportation, meaning they can live and work in the United States for two years without trouble. Eligible DACA recipients may generally request renewal every two years, and USCIS recommends filing renewal requests between 120 and 150 days before current DACA and work authorization expire. DACA renewal filing fees are subject to change and, as of 2026, generally total $555 for online filings or $605 for paper filings.

Contact Our Baltimore, Maryland Immigration Firm

Whether you’re looking to apply for DACA or renew your status under DACA, our firm is here to help. Contact Sheri Hoidra Law Office, LLC today to schedule your initial consultation with our experienced immigration firm.