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USCIS Updates Policy Manual to Consider Deferred Action for Special Immigrant Juveniles

3/7/22 AILA Doc. No. 22030701. Special Immigrant Juveniles

USCIS updated the policy manual to consider deferred action and related employment authorization for SIJs who cannot apply for adjustment of status due to visa unavailability. The update clarifies timelines, explains applying for employment authorization once deferred action is approved, and more.

This update is effective May 6, 2022.

Cite as AILA Doc. No. 22030701.