USCIS Policy Alert on Deferred Action as Extraordinary Use of Prosecutorial Discretion

USCIS issued a policy alert (PA-2026-01) updating guidance in the Policy Manual to “reaffirm deferred action as an extraordinary use of prosecutorial discretion.” Unless otherwise required by law, USCIS will only consider deferred action on a case-by-case basis. The guidance is effective 5/8/26. Feedback is due 6/8/26.