What is an Order of Supervision?

An Order of Supervision (OOS) is a legal document issued by the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) which outlines the conditions of a non-citizen’s release from custody, and it is commonly granted to those facing deportation in Arizona. The Order of Supervision is a temporary document that provides protection from deportation while a person’s immigration status is determined or a case is pending. It allows individuals to remain living in the US while they make their immigration-related arguments. The Order of Supervision restricts a person’s activities, such as travel outside the US, and may require them to make periodic check-ins with an immigration official. It also requires the person to inform the government of any changes to their address and other personal information. Sometimes it even has conditions such as drug testing or other forms of monitoring. The Order of Supervision provides individuals with the opportunity to remain in the United States for a period of time while their immigration case is being adjudicated. While it does not guarantee that an individual will remain in the country, it can help them avoid deportation while they fight for citizenship or legal residency. For many immigrants in Arizona, the Order of Supervision is a valuable tool to remain in the country while their cases make their way through the legal process.

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Una Orden de Supervisión es una orden de inmigración emitida por el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional de los Estados Unidos (DHS) que permite a un individuo que solicitó asilo legal permanecer en los Estados Unidos temporalmente mientras se decide su caso. Esta orden evita que una persona sea deportada inmediatamente de los EE. UU. La Orden de Supervisión también establece una serie de condiciones que el individuo debe cumplir mientras está bajo la custodia del DHS. Estas condiciones incluyen presentarse a una oficina de Servicios de Inmigración y Ciudadanía (USCIS) y firmar un registro de presencia referido como "tarjeta de exploración", informar al DHS si cambia su residencia temporalmente, participar en citas de inspección y mantener un seguro médico vigente. Cada persona sometida a una Orden de Supervisión es asignada a un Oficial de Libertad Condicional (OFC) que supervisará el cumplimiento de las condiciones durante el tiempo que ésta esté vigente. En el estado de Arizona, el DHS ha establecido una Oficina de Libertad Condicional para monitorear a los individuos sometidos a una Orden de Supervisión y garantizar que cumplan con sus obligaciones. Si una persona viola alguna de las condiciones de su Orden de Supervisión, el DHS la deportará inmediatamente. Por lo tanto, es importante que las personas bajo una Orden de Supervisión cumplan con todas las condiciones para evitar la deportación.

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