In December 2021, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) pledged to establish guidelines for identifying stateless individuals for immigration purposes and enhancing protections for them in the U.S. USCIS is now providing clarification on statelessness for immigration through a specialized internal process. This process allows adjudicating officers to determine if an applicant is stateless and how it impacts their eligibility for immigration benefits. USCIS will generate reports on statelessness upon officer requests to aid in determining eligibility. The guidance helps stateless individuals understand potential immigration benefits they might access and the evidence required. The new process also enables USCIS to gather comprehensive data on stateless noncitizens in the U.S., aiding in better assistance. For further information, please refer to the link https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/dhs-issues-guidance-for-stateless-noncitizens-in-the-united-states
Remzi Guvenc Kulen, Esq.
Kulen Law Firm, P.C.
