USCIS Releases Document Reiterating USCIS Policy Concerning Derivative Children Who Age Out of an USRAP Priority 3 Case

USCIS released an 8/15/05 interoffice memorandum from former Director of the Office of Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Joseph Cuddihy to overseas district directors containing guidance for adjudicating Priority 3 derivative child applicants who have reached the age of 21. The guidance notes that, when adjudicating a Priority 3 case, it is important to make the distinction between access to the program and eligibility for classification as a refugee.