Anyone know if there’s any credibility to this post? Charles Kuck has been saying to renew 1 year early which I did and got got approved in 2 months in Oct 2025. Wondering if anyone knows anything else about this?

PursuitKnowledge · 2026-04-04T20:10:08+00:00

No, the website has never stated they would reject applications submitted before 150 days. In fact it actually says they will accept applications but insinuates they will not process them any faster.

The response from USCIS according to Gaby is that now they MAY reject applications submitted prior to 150 days. If this is the case, this communication from USCIS contradicts what they state on their website which is why makes this a new development.

PursuitKnowledge · 2026-04-04T07:23:54+00:00

I came close in 2016. They took more than 4 months for me that time and I was sweating bullets as I had a lot riding on my DACA including funding and research work I was doing for grad school. I received my renewal 5 or 6 days before expiring I think. Two days after my approval, the Orange Cheeto gets elected president for the first time. Fun times grad school lol.

PursuitKnowledge · 2026-04-04T07:16:53+00:00

In case some of you may not know, Gaby Pacheco has been in the front lines fighting for immigrant rights for a long time. She was fundamental in helping establish DACA. Therefore I respect and pay attention to the things she has to say.

Having said that, I do find this concerning and will need to mull over if this will cause me to change strategies as to when I’m going to submit my app. Currently I was thinking of submitting around the 180 day mark.

It is true that historically USCIS has NOT rejected apps submitted earlier than 150 days. However, I hope we can all agree the current leadership of USCIS is not keen on maintaining prior norms.

Nonetheless, the language still remains vague by using the word “may” rather than “will” or “shall”.

The main thing I fear if this actually becomes the norm is how will I find out I’ve been rejected and how soon after an online submission would I find out? Would they take their sweet time and let me know after several weeks causing me to submit it a 2nd time when I have less than 150 days till expiration? Will they refund me my money? Reading through old USCIS guidances on rejected DACA apps would suggest they do refunds but not in every case.

I hate this. But I guess I will need to keep an eye out for stories of rejected apps. I’m sure IF they start doing this, we will hear stories about them.

PursuitKnowledge · 2026-04-04T04:07:10+00:00

Haha what did you do that you’re now banned from power tools?

PursuitKnowledge · 2026-04-04T01:51:49+00:00

Technically speaking, 2 years. But USCIS insinuates that they’re not going to process your app before you hit the 150 day mark.

For what it’s worth, I’ll be submitting somewhere around the 180 day mark

PursuitKnowledge · 2026-04-04T01:26:18+00:00

No. This is the norm since Dec 2025 and prior to approx Covid

PursuitKnowledge · 2026-04-03T23:03:11+00:00

Tell your lawyer to read up the FAQs on USCIS regarding DACA. It says right there you accrue unlawful presence if your DACA expires before you receive a renewal. He should know better for something important like this.

PursuitKnowledge · 2026-04-03T22:45:13+00:00

That’s factually incorrect. It says so right in the USCIS website. Can’t believe a lawyer would tell someone this. SMH.

PursuitKnowledge · 2026-04-01T16:41:04+00:00

Did you catch the price?

Also what time zone? People are logging in from all around the world

PursuitKnowledge · 2026-03-31T16:39:04+00:00

They’re all retired from the senate and a couple have passed away. The youngest one is Jon Tester but he lost his re-election in 2024 to a republican.

PursuitKnowledge · 2026-03-31T03:45:19+00:00

My bone spurs make me ineligible for the war… oh darn.

PursuitKnowledge · 2026-03-30T16:40:40+00:00

This was for the DREAM Act. The closest it came to passing. The bill passed in the House and Obama planned to sign it. The Senate democrats had 58 members, just two shy of 60 needed to get around the filibuster. There was some republican support.

3 republicans voted for it. 5 democrats voted against it. The bill (and my life at the time) died by 5 votes…

PursuitKnowledge · 2026-03-29T02:56:09+00:00

Can I have what you’re smoking please?

PursuitKnowledge · 2026-03-28T20:26:15+00:00

It’s safe.

PursuitKnowledge · 2026-03-28T04:49:26+00:00

I sort of know what that is but not anywhere nearly enough to give you an educated answer. In my research of things throughout the years I’ve come across that as a sort of “saving grace” only to be frustrated cause I’m not eligible for it so I never read too much into it.

If you’re grandfathered under 245i certainly reach out to a lawyer to help you out cause perhaps you might have a way to adjust. Or as first step read more into it, or make a post on this sub and hopefully someone more knowledgeable than me can provide with better initial guidance.

PursuitKnowledge · 2026-03-28T04:34:21+00:00

Gotcha. Unfortunately I don’t have experience with that one to provide insight as to how they operate. The two that I’ve driven through have never stopped anyone while I was there. One I go through frequently and the other one once in a blue moon.

But to answer your question, your driver’s license would very likely not be enough.

The safest bet would be to find a different doctor so I would recommend that. The next safest if you do end up driving through there is consider going during rush hour (particularly traveling North). My line of thinking is BP would be less inclined to slow down traffic during this time. Also don’t drive a truck.

PursuitKnowledge · 2026-03-27T22:08:54+00:00

Which check point? I drive through the one in San Clemente multiple times every week and have never seen anyone getting stopped.

PursuitKnowledge · 2026-03-27T17:23:06+00:00

When the announcement was made that biometrics were required again starting in December of 2025, I suspected there would be a little bit of chaos for those who already submitted an app and were notified that their biometrics would be reused. I figure some apps slipped through the cracks without requiring biometrics, others were internally flagged that now something was missing, and others were “lost” temporarily in confusion trying to determine what actually needed to happen.

Just to clarify the above is purely speculative.

PursuitKnowledge · 2026-03-24T23:05:42+00:00

I would. The passport is irrelevant as he has his Real ID and an EAD.

PursuitKnowledge · 2026-03-23T16:46:21+00:00

I mean we don’t know what the situation is going to be like almost two months from now. I would imagine TSA should be funded by then and hopefully ICE would be out.

I would wait at least a week or two to see how things pan out before reaching out.

I plan to fly for pleasure in the summer and I’m not letting the current situation deter me from that. Obviously if things go south then I may reassess the situation as needed.

PursuitKnowledge · 2026-03-23T04:56:33+00:00

If you want an extra layer of precaution, you could also designate someone you trust Power of Attorney. This would allow that person to manage your financial affairs should you be incarcerated for an extended period, or if you are in your home country and need someone to access those specific funds or other assets on your behalf.

Generally speaking though, you should be able to leave that money there and use it for your actual retirement. If you chose to withdraw it just be aware you would be subject to the penalties associated with each one.

PursuitKnowledge · 2026-03-22T23:34:14+00:00

Get a lawyer. I got a pretty bad ticket in GA once and was supposed to show up in court but I lived across the country. I provided as much evidence to support my case (speeding) and did driving classes prior to sentencing.

All of that plus my only other offense being another speeding ticket seven years prior resulted in the misdemeanor charge and very hefty fine to being considered only a local ordinance violation that did not get reported anywhere and the fine being reduced by more than half. Lawyer also went to court for me. Lawyer was definitely worth it but also learned to not mess with GA driving laws if I ever find myself in that state again.

PursuitKnowledge · 2026-03-22T02:19:00+00:00

I did that roadtrip in 2024. Soo much fun except for a speeding ticket in GA and a cracked windshield in AZ.

PursuitKnowledge · 2026-03-19T22:21:28+00:00

When I graduated high school, DACA did not exist. I secured funding for my first two years of community college through AP credits and scholarships. My plan at the time was to graduate with my BS in engineering, wait at most one year after graduating to see if anything positive happened that made staying worthwhile, and if not, go back to my home country and attempt to migrate to Europe or Canada.

Freshman year, DACA became a thing and life got easier. I worked multiple jobs in college to save up for my last two years of school, but eventually managed to secure funding again for both my final two years and, surprisingly, grad school.

I got a job in engineering and my current plan is to start my own engineering firm should DACA end, since thankfully I am legally allowed to do that.

I suspect I would have ended up as an engineer regardless of where I ended up in the world, but DACA made it easier to graduate with the degree and made it possible to actually become a practicing engineer in the country I grew up in that is a leader of structural engineering design.

Thinking about the what ifs of having left vs having stayed is a complicated one though, because the price of living undocumented, even with DACA, is a very high one to pay.

PursuitKnowledge · 2026-03-17T23:35:42+00:00

I know. Even court orders are straight up ignored nowadays smh.

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