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What status am I in the United States?

Asked on Sep 03rd, 2013 on Immigration - Massachusetts
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Hi I recently applied for Deferred Action and received my Social security and work permit, is my status refugee or asylum?
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Immigration and Nationality Law Attorney serving New York, NY
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I assume that you received approval under the President's program, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. You are neither refugee nor asylee. You have a two-year period under which you are here under grace and are allowed employment authorization and, if you can obtain it, travel privileges through advanced parole. It is contemplated that at the end of the two-year period of time, you will either apply for an extension under the program or under a more permanent program if Congress can agree on the details.Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.  
Answered on Sep 16th, 2013 at 8:39 PM

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Immigration Law Attorney serving St. Louis, MO
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Your status is deferred action.  
Answered on Sep 04th, 2013 at 12:27 PM

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