ICE RELATED FORMS & INFORMATION

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 An Application for Stay of Deportation or Removal (Form I-246) lets someone with a final removal order request up to a 1‑year delay. It doesn’t grant legal status but offers temporary relief for humanitarian, medical, family, or legal reasons. Applicants must submit evidence, pay a fee, and may need to meet conditions like check‑ins. Approval is discretionary and can be revoked. This stay provides crucial time to pursue legal remedies or resolve urgent issues while remaining in the U.S. safely.

A Prosecutorial Discretion Request asks U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to pause or close deportation proceedings for someone who is a low enforcement priority. Often based on humanitarian factors, family ties, long‑term U.S. residence, or other compelling circumstance. Requests are made by submitting a letter with evidence to ICE or OPLA. Approval is discretionary, can be revoked, and offers time to resolve urgent issues or pursue other immigration relief options.

An Affidavit of Support is a legally binding document required for many immigrant visa and adjustment of status applications. The sponsor uses Form I-864 to demonstrate sufficient income and agrees to financially support the immigrant, ensuring they will not become a public charge while in the United States. 

An ICE FOIA request seeks records from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, such as case files or detention history, to review interactions, support legal cases, or access personal immigration information. These requests help individuals, attorneys, or representatives understand a person’s immigration history, verify case status, and build a complete picture for defense or benefit applications, promoting transparency in immigration proceedings.