Lawfully Present
The term “lawfully present” is a broad term used to describe immigrants who have legal permission to live, work, or study in the United States.
• “Qualified non-citizen” immigration status without a waiting period, includes Green Card holders.
• Humanitarian statuses or circumstances (including Temporary Protected Status, Special Juvenile Status, asylum applicants, Convention Against Torture, victims of trafficking)
• Valid non-immigrant visas
• Legal status conferred by other laws (temporary resident status, LIFE Act, Family Unity individuals)
