G-325A, Biographic Information (for Deferred Action)

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Aliens must select the filing type(s) for their deferred action request in Part 2 of Form G-325A and submit evidence that they warrant deferred action as a matter of prosecutorial discretion. See below for additional evidence and documentation appropriate for each filing type.

A. Labor Investigation-Based Deferred Action (LIB-DA)

Evidence should include:

• A Statement of Interest from a labor or employment agency addressed to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) supporting the request;
• Evidence to establish that the alien falls within the scope of workers specified in the Statement of Interest, such as W-2s, pay stubs, timecards, and/or other documentary evidence such as a signed affidavit to demonstrate that the alien was employed during the period identified in the labor or employment agency statement;
• Proof of the alien’s identity and nationality;
• If applicable, any document used to lawfully enter the United States or other evidence relating to the alien’s immigration history or status; and
• Evidence of any additional factors supporting a favorable exercise of discretion.

For more information on labor agency investigation deferred action, visit the DHS Support of the Enforcement of Labor and Employment Laws webpage.

B. Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ DA)

Effective June 6, 2025, USCIS has eliminated automatic consideration of deferred action (and related employment authorization) for aliens classified as Special Immigrant Juveniles (SIJs) who are ineligible to apply for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident (LPR) status due to visa unavailability. This update, contained in Volume 6 of the Policy Manual, is effective immediately and applies to aliens classified as SIJs before, on, or after that date based on an approved Form I-360. The guidance contained in the Policy Manual is controlling and supersedes any related prior guidance.

C. Spouse, Widow(er), Parent, Son, or Daughter of Active-Duty Service Member of U.S. Armed Forces or Individual in the Selected Service of the Ready Reserve (MIL DA)

Evidence should include:

• A copy of DD Form 4, Enlistment/Reenlistment Document;
• Proof of family relationship, if applying based on family relationship to military member, veteran or enlistee, such as:
  • Marriage certificate;
  • Documentation of termination of previous marriage;
  • Son’s or daughter’s birth certificate;
  • Military member’s birth certificate with mother and/or father's name; or
  • Proof of enrollment in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS);
• Proof of residence in the United States at the time of the service member’s death (If you are a surviving family member);
• Proof of identity and nationality;
• If applicable, any document you used to lawfully enter the United States; and
• Evidence of any additional factors supporting a favorable exercise of discretion.

For more information on deferred action for military family members, visit the Discretionary Options for Military Members, Enlistees, and Their Families webpage.

D. Spouse, Widow(er), Parent, Son, or Daughter of Individual (whether living or deceased) who previously served on Active Duty or in the Selected Service of the Ready Reserve (and was not dishonorably discharged) (MIL DA)

Evidence should include:

• A copy of DD Form 4, Enlistment/Reenlistment Document;
• Proof of family relationship, if applying based on family relationship to military member, veteran or enlistee, such as:
  • Marriage certificate;
  • Documentation of termination of previous marriage;
  • Son’s or daughter’s birth certificate;
  • Military member’s birth certificate with mother and/or father's name; or
  • Proof of enrollment in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS);
• Proof of residence in the United States at the time of the service member’s death (If you are a surviving family member);
• Proof of identity and nationality;
• If applicable, any document you used to lawfully enter the United States; and
• Evidence of any additional factors supporting a favorable exercise of discretion.

For more information on deferred action for military family members, visit the Discretionary Options for Military Members, Enlistees, and Their Families webpage.

E. Medical or Humanitarian

Evidence should include:

• Proof of the alien’s identity and nationality;
• If applicable, any document used to lawfully enter the United States or other evidence relating to the alien’s immigration history or status; and
• Evidence of any additional factors considered in the exercise of prosecutorial discretion, including the medical or humanitarian basis for the request.

F. Statelessness

Effective June 5, 2025, USCIS rescinded the statelessness guidance contained in the USCIS Policy Manual regarding stateless aliens, allowing officers to return to previous operational practices. The guidance contained in the Policy Manual is controlling and supersedes any related prior guidance.

G. Government Referral (other than a Labor Agency)

Evidence should include:

• A letter of support from the federal, state, or local government agency naming the alien, explaining the government interest, and need for DHS’s exercise of prosecutorial discretion;
• Proof of the alien’s identity and nationality;
• If applicable, any document used to lawfully enter the United States or other evidence relating to the alien’s immigration history or status; and
• Evidence of any additional factors considered in the exercise of prosecutorial discretion.

H. Other

Evidence should include:

• Proof of the alien’s identity and nationality;
• If applicable, any document used to lawfully enter the United States or other evidence relating to the alien’s immigration history or status; and
• Evidence of any additional factors considered in the exercise of prosecutorial discretion.

Employment Authorization Request

Individuals may request Employment Authorization through Part 3 of Form G-325A. If an alien selects “Yes” to employment authorization on Part 3, Question 1, the alien must submit the appropriate Employment Authorization fee. If an alien is unable to pay the Form I-765 filing fee, they may request the fee be waived by filing Form I-912, Request for Fee Waiver. Additional information is available on the fee waiver page.

If USCIS does not grant the deferred action request, the related Employment Authorization request will be denied. Refunds will not be issued.