USCIS Issues Policy Guidance on Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness

USCIS issued policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual regarding eligibility requirements, filing, and adjudication of adjustment of status applications based on the Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness (LRIF) law. The guidance is effective immediately. Comments are due May 7, 2020.

Policy highlights include:

• Clarifies the eligibility requirements for adjustment of status based on LRIF.
• Provides guidance on the evidentiary requirements for adjustment of status based on LRIF
• Explains that LRIF adjustment applicants may apply for employment authorization.

Related Resources

• CRS Issues Fact Sheet on Applications for Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness (LIRF)
• USCIS Announces Special Instructions for Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness – April 20, 2020
• USCIS Press Release: USCIS Issues Guidance Related to Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness – April 7, 2020
• USCIS Begins Accepting Green Card Applications Under Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness
• EOIR Releases Policy Memo on Management of Liberian Cases Related to NDAA for FY2020
• Presidential Memo Extending the DED Wind-Down Period for Liberians (85 FR 18849, 4/2/20)