Refugee Entry Dates
The non-citizen’s entry date determines the time period the non-citizen is eligible for RCA. See policy 284 for more information on RCA time limits.
The entry date is identified on the refugee’s I-94, I-551, or other USCIS documentation provided.
The entry dates for refugee children who are born in the U.S. are the entry dates of their parents. If the parents have different entry dates, use the entry date of the mother.
The entry date for an asylee is the date that the refugee is granted asylum in the United States. The following documents will confirm both status and date of entry for asylees: I-94 noting the refugee has been admitted under Section 208 of the INA I-94 with admission codes AS-1, AS-2, or AS-3 I-94 with Visa 93 (or V-93) Order of an Immigration Judge granting asylum under section 208 of the INA Asylum approval letter from a USCIS Asylum Office.
The entry date for a Victim of a Severe Form of Trafficking is the certification date, which appears in the body of the ORR issued certification letter.
The entry date for Special Immigrants is the date listed on the I-94.