“deferred action”
This page presents an official legal definition of “deferred action” from a government source. Additional definitions will be added as jurisdictions publish them.
United States
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A type of prosecutorial discretion that allows an alien to remain in the United States for a set period, unless the deferred action is terminated for some reason. Deferred action is determined on a case-by-case basis and only establishes lawful presence. It does not provide immigration status or benefits of any kind. DACA is one type of deferred action.
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