R994-405-1005. Permanently Residing in U.S. Under Color of Law

Eligibility can be established if: (1) The USCIS knows of the alien's presence and has provided the alien with written assurance that deportation is not planned, and (2) The alien is "permanently residing" which means the USCIS has given the alien permission to remain in the U.S. for an indefinite period of time. Individuals who have been granted the status of refugees or have been granted asylum have been defined by the USCIS as individuals who are permanently residing "under color of law."