Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness allows certain Liberians who have lived in the United States since November 20, 2014, to apply for U.S. permanent residency (green card).

Who is eligible for Lrif?

LRIF Liberia benefits Liberians, their spouses, unmarried children under 21 years old, and unmarried sons and daughters 21 years old or older living in the United States who meet the eligibility requirements.

What is the deadline to apply for LRIF?

USCIS must receive the application by December 20, 2021. USCIS won’t accept an application received after December 20, 2021, even if it’s postmarked December 20 or earlier. You may not apply for adjustment of status based on LRIF after December 20, 2021.

DED Liberia | 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:

Stay in the U.S. legally for a period of time
Apply for a work permit in the USA
Apply for a document to travel outside the USA
Be protected from detention and deportation

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

DED Liberia expired on June 30, 2026.

What happens when DED ends?

If you do not have another legal immigration status besides DED, you will become undocumented and lose your work authorization. If you stay without legal status, you will risk being detained, put in removal proceedings, and deported.

How to prepare

Talk to an immigration lawyer. It is important to seek legal help and learn about your options for staying in the U.S.
Be careful of immigration scams, including notarios, fake websites, social media messages, and promises to quickly fix your status.
Be prepared for ICE. Know your rights and how to create a safety plan.
Understand immigration proceedings. Find steps to prepare for court.
Know your rights in immigration detention. Learn what to expect and where to get help.
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