Glossary

Permanently Residing in the U.S. Under Color of Law (PRUCOL)


Non-citizens who are residing in the United States with the knowledge and permission of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)Offsite Link. This category includes non-citizens:
  • Subject to an Order of Supervision
  • On whose behalf an immediate relative petition has been approved and who are entitled to voluntary departure
  • Who have properly filed an application for an adjustment to lawful permanent resident status
  • Granted a stay of deportation
  • Granted voluntary departure and who are awaiting issuance of a visa
  • In deferred action status
  • Who entered and have continually resided in the United States since before January 1, 1972