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Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness (LRIF) and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for Liberians - Questions and Answers (PDF, 234.89 KB)

February 25, 2021

On Feb. 25, 2021, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Public Engagement Division (PED) held a stakeholder engagement to discuss Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness (LRIF) and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for Liberians. During this webinar, USCIS provided an overview of LRIF, as well as the reinstatement of DED for eligible Liberians, explained eligibility requirements, and shared filing tips. We responded to questions submitted in advance and via chat during the webinar.

Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) and Permanent Resident Cards – Representative Spanberger (PDF, 473.92 KB)

January 06, 2021

Correspondence regarding the backlog impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fee schedule – Representative Johnson (PDF, 535.67 KB)

August 31, 2020

Correspondence requesting the new fee rule be set aside.

Reopening USCIS offices – Dalal-Dheini (PDF, 596.68 KB)

July 02, 2020

Correspondence requesting flexibilities and safety precautions as USCIS offices reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status for December 2019 - April 17, 2020 (PDF, 497.44 KB)

May 19, 2020

LRIF Application Receipt Numbers

Compliance requirements for visas - Ghosh (PDF, 645.71 KB)

May 14, 2020

Correspondence requesting temporary policy modifications to address issues arising from the COVID-19 crisis.

International Medical Graduates (IMGs) – Commissioner Malcolm (PDF, 433.56 KB)

May 14, 2020

Correspondence requesting to invoke a Special Immigrant-Based Adjustment of status as described in Chapter 5, Volume 7 of the USCIS Policy Manual during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Suspension of in-person services – Representative Lofgren (PDF, 533.44 KB)

May 13, 2020

Correspondence requesting actions to reduce hardships on U.S. employers, universities, and other entities and individuals, including students and essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Immigration status and work authorization – Senator Schumer (PDF, 1.05 MB)

May 13, 2020

Correspondence requesting an automatic extension of all lawful immigration statuses and work authorizations that are set to expire in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Visa Retrogression - AILA (PDF, 579.16 KB)

December 17, 2019

USCIS Responses to Questions from the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)

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