Form I-765d Instructions - Liberian Deferred Enforced Departure printable pdf download

OMB Approval No. 1115-0220

Liberian Deferred Enforced Departure

U.S. Department of Justice

(DED) Supplement to Form I-765

Immigration and Naturalization Service

What is the purpose of this form?

On September 27, 1999, the President of the United States granted certain Liberian nationals protection from removal from the United

States until September 29, 2000. This is referred to as Deferred Enforced Departure (DED). The President also directed that these

Liberians be granted employment authorization for the same time period. This is referred to as DED-related employment authorization.

This supplemental form allows Liberian nationals to apply for DED-related employment authorization. This form must be filed with

Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, and the evidence and documentation listed below, if available. The Form

I-765, item #16, should be filled in "(a)(11)" to indicate that you are filing for DED-related employment authorization.

Who is eligible for Liberian DED-related employment authorization?

With certain exceptions, the eligible class for Liberian DED-related employment authrozation consists of Liberian nationals who are

present in the United States as of September 29, 2001.

For Liberian DED-related employment authorization eligibility, "present" is defined to mean no absences from the United States after

September 29, 2001, or if there were absences from the United States since that date: (1) the total time period of such absences does

not exceed 180 days; AND (2) for each absence the Liberian national either returned to the United States with advance parole or was

inspected and admitted to the United States.

What documentation should you file with this supplemental form?

You must submit two photographs meeting the specifications described in page four (4) of the instructions of the Form I-765,

Application for Employment Authorization. Applicants must submit a copy of the documents requested below, if available. For

purposes of simplification, this section includes the photographs and all relevant documents requested on pages two (2) and four (4)

of Form I-765. You should only submit the requested materials once and not duplicate I-765 requirements.

Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record

Your last Employment Authorization Document (EAD Card).

Any documentation you may have which was issued by the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) evidencing that you were

registered for TPS prior to September 29, 2001, or were in the United States as of September 29, 2001.

If no EAD is available, submit any other photo identity document issued by a governmental entity. Prepare a copy with the

clearest facial image possible. Examples include the photo page of your passport, your state driver's license or identity card, or

school identification card.

Any documentation you have to establish that you are a citizen or national of Liberia.

If you cannot provide documentation, you may submit an affidavit affirming that you are a national of Liberia who was present in

the United States as of September 29, 2001, and you are otherwise eligible for DED.

Every applicant must file his or her own I-765 application. All approved applicants will receive an employment authorization document

(EAD) as proof of employment authorization.

Submission of copies of the documents may speed the processing of your application and may eliminate the need for a personal

interview. (However the two (2) photographs must be submitted).

What effect will the receipt of a DED-based employment authorization document have on my immigration status?

Employment authorization is a benefit granted for a limited period of time to correspond with the authorized period of DED. It does not

establish eligibility for permanent residence in the United States.

[Note: An EAD is issued to a variety of qualifying aliens to evidence their authorization for employment. The EAD may also be used

as evidence that INS has allowed the holder to remain in the United States for a specific period of time. Thus, an EAD may be issued

to a person for whom employment is not a legal option, such as a minor child.]

What is the filing fee for the Form I-765 filed jointly with this supplemental form?

There is no fee for the Form I-765 file jointly with this form as part of the Liberian DED program. Applicants will need to submit a fifty

($50) dollar fingerprinting fee.

Form I-765D Instructions (Rev. 02/14/02)Y

Form I-765d Instructions - Liberian Deferred Enforced Departure

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