EBSC provides a variety of services related to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).

[June 26, 2026] – EBSC and other plaintiffs sued the federal government for failing to respond to our Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request regarding DACA renewal delays. We want to clarify that this is not a class action lawsuit asking the government to speed up renewals, and it doesn’t raise the question of whether DACA is lawful. The lawsuit only asks the court to order the government to comply with FOIA and disclose the requested documents. If the lawsuit is successful, the only result would be that USCIS and ICE are required to publicly disclose documents related to DACA renewal delays. It’s about forcing transparency — getting proof, in writing, of what’s actually happening inside the government agencies. Please know this lawsuit was filed carefully to avoid risking harm to the DACA program. Learn more about the lawsuit here.

DACA Post-Election Updates
DACA Health Insurance Enrollment

DACA Renewal Application

If your DACA expires within one year, or if it has already expired, we strongly encourage you to make a renewal appointment right away. An EBSC staff member will contact you to set up a phone appointment.

  • Note: If your DACA expired within the last year, you can still renew your DACA as long as USCIS receives your application before the one-year mark.
  • If your DACA expired more than a year ago, you cannot renew under the current DACA policy. Your application would be considered a first-time application and would not be processed by USCIS. See First-Time Applicants for DACA.
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ADVANCE PAROLE

Advance Parole (AP) is a travel document issued by USCIS which allows DACA recipients to travel abroad for employment, education, or humanitarian purposes. Travel for vacation is not a valid basis for Advance Parole. If you are interested in applying for Advance Parole, please fill out the appointment request form. We will send you a registration link for a mandatory Zoom Advance Parole workshop. Workshops are scheduled twice a month.

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DACA Program Staff Contact Information

DACA program in general:

Shiori Akimoto:

Yoshira Mendes:

DACA FAQ

As a DACA recipient, can I apply for Unemployment Insurance (UI)?

Yes. You must have had a valid work permit during the base period (a specific 12-month term the Employment Development Department uses to see if you earned enough wages to qualify for UI), and the work permit must be valid while you receive benefits. (This is another reason why it’s so important to renew your DACA.)

Will applying for Unemployment Insurance negatively affect my current or future immigration application? Also, is a receipt of Unemployment Insurance considered a receipt of public benefits?

No. UI is not considered a public benefit. Therefore it will not negatively affect your current or future immigration application. If you have questions about public benefits, such as Medi-Cal, Food Stamps (SNAP, or CalFresh), or CalWORKS, please contact Shiori Akimoto by email at shiori@eastbaysanctuary.org or by text at 510-859-4553.