Deferred Enforced Departure for Certain Palestinians

On February 14, 2024, President Biden issued a Memorandum to the Secretary of Homeland Security authorizing Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) and employment authorization for 18 months for eligible Palestinians. USCIS will issue a Federal Register notice as soon as possible to provide additional information about implementation of the president’s memorandum. The notice will provide information about DED for eligible individuals and provide information on how eligible individuals may apply for DED-based Employment Authorization Documents with USCIS. Individuals need not take any action at this time.