How PD works
Under PD, DHS reviews pending cases to see whether they meet certain criteria for cases that are considered a low enforcement priority. If a case meets the criteria, DHS may request "administrative closure" of the case.
What administrative closure means
"Administrative closure" is an order by the court that removes the case from the court's calendar of hearings. Administrative closure does not mean that your case is completed or that the court has granted any application for relief that you may have filed with the court. If the court orders your case administratively closed, it simply means you will have no further hearings unless you or DHS specifically ask the court to schedule a hearing.
DHS reviews cases already filed with and pending before the Immigration Court to see whether any cases should be administratively closed. If DHS agrees that your case meets the PD criteria, then DHS may file a motion asking the court to administratively close your case. Immigration judges adjudicate these motions on a case-by-case basis as they are filed.
If you need further guidance regarding PD, you should contact an attorney or representative.
Please note: The information above is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice. We recommend that you get competent legal advice specific to your case.