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USCIS Issues Revised Guidance on DED for Certain Hong Kong Residents

  1. Original Date Announced

    February 18, 2025

    USCIS issued revised guidance stating that Deferred Enforced Departure (DED)-related Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) provided to certain Hong Kong residents have not been extended.

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    2025.02.18 USCIS Issues Revised Guidance on DED for Hong Kong Residents
  2. Subsequent Trump and Court Action(s)

    • April 4, 2025

      2025.04.04 USCIS - Implementation of Employment Authorization for Individuals Covered by Deferred Enforced Departure for Hong Kong

      USCIS issued a notice to provide information about how eligible Hong Kong residents present in the U.S. since former President Biden's Jan. 15, 2025 Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) determination can apply for DED-based EADs and request advanced parole.

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  4. Biden Administration Action

    January 15, 2025

    2025.01.15 Presidential Memo - DED for Hong Kong Residents

    President Biden issued a memorandum directing the Secretary of DHS to extend DED for certain Hong Kong residents and to provide for continued work authorization through February 5, 2027.

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Current Status

None

Most Recent Action

January 15, 2025 Action: None 2025.01.15 Presidential Memo - DED for Hong Kong Residents
January 15, 2025
Acted on by Biden Administration

Original Trump Policy Status

Status: Final/Actual
Trump Administration Action: Agency Directive
Agencies Affected: USCIS

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