Library: Policy

OKDHS:10-1-30. Permanent residence under color of law (PRUCOL)

Issued 4-1-98

     A permanent resident under color of law is an alien who entered the United States before January 1, 1972, has maintained continuous residence since then, and intends to continue living here.

• (1) PRUCOL is defined by INS to include aliens who are living in the United States with the knowledge and permission of INS. Certain "deportable" aliens are considered PRUCOL if deportation is deferred, unlikely, or the individual has been granted voluntary departure for an indefinite time period based on INS determination.
• (2) INS forms or documents which support or may indicate PRUCOL status include, but are not limited to: Forms 1-94, I-220B, I-210, I-181, orders from an Immigration Judge, INS letters or local INS documents.
• (3) When an applicant has an INS form or document with an expiration date of less than one year from date of issuance, or there is insufficient evidence to determine PRUCOL eligibility, a memo to Family Support Services Division, State Office, is necessary for a determination of alien status.