The Deferred Action Policy

The Deferred Action policy I-821D, developed by the Dept. of Homeland security was made for certain indivuduals, who do not intentionally violated the immigration law, to be allowed to continue living and working in the United States.

An example is those children who were brought into USA illegally and have grown up living in America. The policy can protect them since they are not responsible for what brought them into the country during that period, and the administration decided that it is unreasonable to punish or deport them. Though there are still some guidelines to meet for this policy.

For a better explanation on this topic, read:
The Deferred Action by Immigration Direct