How do I register for DED for Hong Kong?

There is no registration for DED for residents of Hong Kong. You need to be in the USA as of August 5, 2021, to be eligible.

How can I get a work permit under DED for Hong Kong residents?

We are waiting on guidance to be published on the Federal Register. More information will be available at a later time.

DED Hong Kong | Deferred Enforced Departure

What is DED?

Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) is a form of legal protection for people in the United States. DED is for people who cannot go back to their home country because of dangerous situations, including political conflict.

If you qualify for DED, you can:

Ku sii joog Maraykanka si sharci ah muddo cayiman
Apply for a work permit in the USA
Apply to travel outside the USA
Inaad ka badbaado xadhiga iyo masaafurinta

DED is temporary. It does not give you lawful permanent status, citizenship, or any permanent immigration status.

Go to the USCIS DED Hong Kong page for more details.

Who is eligible?

You must meet the following requirements:

Be a resident of Hong Kong before arriving in the USA
Have a HKSAR passport, British BN(O) passport, British BOC passport, HKIC, or HKSAR Doc/I
Lived only in U.S. since January 15, 2025
Did not take trips outside the U.S. after January 15, 2025 that might impact eligibility

Yaa xaq u lahayn?

You may not be eligible for DED Hong Kong if you:

Left the USA after January 15, 2025
Willingly left for Hong Kong or China after January 15, 2025
Committed certain crimes
Are considered inadmissible under immigration law

Do I need to apply for DED Hong Kong?

No. You do not need to apply for DED Hong Kong. USCIS does not require an application for DED. It automatically applies to certain residents from Hong Kong.

Can I apply for a work permit?

Work permits are available to people with DED and are known as an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). It shows employers that you are allowed to work in the USA. You can apply for a work permit by filing Form I-765.

USCIS automatically extended the EADs of current DED holders. Your work permit (EAD) is automatically extended until February 5, 2027, if it is a category A11 under one of these expiration dates:

February 5, 2023
February 5, 2025

Can I apply for a travel permit?

Travel permits are available to people with DED. It is known as advanced parole. It shows immigration officials that you are allowed to travel abroad and back to the USA.

You can apply for a travel permit by filing Form I-131. Follow the instructions on the Federal Register notice when applying for a travel permit.

Ka hor intaadan u safrin meel ka baxsan Maraykanka, la hadal qareen. Qawaaniinta socdaalka ayaa laga yaabaa inay isbeddelaan waana muhiim inaad ogaato haddii ay ammaan tahay in la safro.

What happens when DED Hong Kong expires?

If DED is not renewed, you will have the same immigration status you had before getting DED.

If you did not have a legal immigration status before you applied for DED, you may become undocumented. You can apply for another form of immigration status if you are eligible. If you stay without any legal status, you will risk the chance of arrest or deportation.

Ma beddeli karaa xaaladda socdaalkayga?

You can have DED at the same time as another immigration status.

Waxaad codsan kartaa magangalyo, sharci joogto ah (Green Card), ama xaalad kale oo la ilaaliyo haddii aad buuxiso shuruudaha codsiyadaas.

Xagee baan ka heli karaa caawimaad?

It is important to seek legal advice from an immigration lawyer or accredited representative. They can help you with USCIS applications and discuss questions or concerns. Many organizations and lawyers offer free or low-cost legal services.

Iska ilaali khiyaanada socdaalka

Ogow sidaad naftaada uga ilaalin lahayd notarios iyo mareegaha been abuurka ah. Baro waxa la sameeyo haddii aad noqotay dhibane khiyaano.

Wax badan baro

Macluumaadka ku jira boggan wuxuu ka imanayaa DHS, USCIS, iyo ilo kale oo lagu kalsoon yahay. Waxaan hiigsaneynaa inaan bixino macluumaad si fudud loo fahmi karo oo si joogto ah loo cusboonaysiiyo. Macluumaadkani maaha talo sharci.