Adjustment of Status to Lawful Permanent Resident for Aliens in T or U Nonimmigrant Status

FYI

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
8 CFR Parts 103, 212, 214, 245 and 299
[CIS No. 2134–01; DHS Docket No. USCIS–
2006–0067]
RIN 1615–AA60
Adjustment of Status to Lawful
Permanent Resident for Aliens in T or
U Nonimmigrant Status
AGENCY: U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services, DHS.
ACTION: Interim final rule with request
for comments.
SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland
Security is amending its regulations to
permit aliens in lawful T or U
nonimmigrant status to apply for
adjustment of status to lawful
permanent resident. T nonimmigrant
status is available to aliens who are
victims of a severe form of trafficking in
persons and who are assisting law
enforcement in the investigation or
prosecution of the acts of trafficking. U
nonimmigrant status is available to
aliens who are victims of certain crimes
and are being helpful to the
investigation or prosecution of those
crimes. This rule provides that family
members of a principal T or U
nonimmigrant granted or seeking
adjustment of status may also apply for
adjustment of status to lawful
permanent resident. This rule also
provides for adjustment of status or
approval of an immigrant petition for
certain family members of U applicants
who were never admitted to the United
States in U nonimmigrant status.
DATES: Effective date: This interim rule
is effective January 12, 2009.