Deferred Enforced Departure in Charleston, SC

This program is not technically an immigration category or status but is best suited to be included as a specialty program for nonimmigrant purposes. Under the president's powers to conduct foreign relations, he can, usually for a designated period, designate certain countries' individuals currently in the U.S. not to be deported. If this mandate also allows them to work or travel overseas during this "safe harbor" period, then that too is allowed, provided they file the appropriate USCIS forms and accompanying documents and pay all required filing fees.

Currently, citizens of Liberia, under President Bush's initiative signed in October 2007 and extended through the end of March 2013, enjoy this benefit. In the future, other countries may offer this sanctuary to their citizens. If this visa is for you and is still available, speak to us to answer your questions and direct you in the correct direction.