UPDATES: UAC MAP Section 2 and Policy Guide Section 2.5.3

REMINDER: Operational Directive in Effect

Hello Family Reunification Partners,

As a reminder and FYI, that the ORR Operational Directive regarding background fingerprint checks for adult household members is still in effect.

According to ORR Policy Guide, section 2.5.1, adult household members of any sponsor category do not require fingerprint background checks unless:

A public records check reveals potentially disqualifying factors under ORR Policy Guide, section 2.7.4.
There is a documented risk to the safety of the UAC
The child is especially vulnerable
The case is referred for a home study (therefore, ALL adult household members are required to complete background fingerprint checks).

Those cases meeting one of the enumerated criteria above will require fingerprinting following standard ORR policies and procedures. Please note that all potential sponsors still require fingerprints.

Additionally, ORR may use its discretion to release a UAC pending receiving a Category 1 or Category 2 sponsor's fingerprint results, provided all other sponsorship requirements are met and there are no indications that there are risks to the child, the child is not especially vulnerable, and the case is not being referred for a home study.

Please see the attached FAQ for further information:

FAQ ORR Fingerprinting Background Checks

Please contact your assigned CSS if you have any questions.

Thank you and enjoy the long weekend,

Simy Cuervo, LPC

Children's Services Specialist

USCCB/MRS/Children's Services

Family Reunification Team

7855 NW 12th Street

Miami, FL, 33126

305-541-8100 x241 ph

SCuervo@usccb.org

3211 Fourth Street, NE Washington, DC 20017

Phone: (202) 541-3341 Fax: (202) 722-8711

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