“deferred enforced departure (ded)”

This page presents an official legal definition of “deferred enforced departure (ded)” from a government source. Additional definitions will be added as jurisdictions publish them.

Jurisdiction: United States United States

The president may authorize DED based on the power to conduct foreign relations. It is not a specific immigration status. Aliens covered by DED are not subject to removal from the United States, usually for a designated period.

Source: USCIS Glossary (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services)