Approval of Petitions and Applications after the Death of the Qualifying Relative under New Section 204(l) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [pdf]
This Policy Memorandum ensures that USCIS uniformly and consistently adjudicates petitions and applications in light of section 204(l) and 213A(f)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (“the Act”), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1154(l) and 1183a(f)(5).