DOS and DHS release statement on CAM application approval
September 16, 2021
The Department of State (DOS) and DHS released a statement announcing that the Central American Minors (CAM) program will begin accepting new applications as of 9/14/21. This program also includes legal guardians who are in the U.S., pursuant to any of the following qualifying categories: lawful permanent residence; TPS; parole; deferred action; deferred enforced departure; or withholding of removal. In addition, this expansion of eligibility will now include certain U.S.- based parents or legal guardians who have a pending asylum application or a pending U visa petition filed before May 15, 2021