Undocumented individuals

Undocumented individuals are individuals who are not lawfully present. This includes both individuals who entered the U.S. without document inspection and individuals whose lawful presence status has expired.

An individual whose lawful presence has expired may be in the process of pursuing an extension or change of status. Without evidence of actively pursuing an extension or change of status, an individual whose lawful presence status has expired will be considered an undocumented individual.