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NACARA
The Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act of 1997 provided adjustment and suspension-of-deportation relief for certain nationals of Nicaragua, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala and former Soviet-bloc countries who applied by the statutory deadlines.
Historical / closed · Editorial record dated 10/20/2026 · Not lawyer review or an eligibility decision. Check current official instructions.
Who this is for
Only people who fit the original statutory windows or certain late-motion rules — the main application deadlines passed decades ago.
Principal application deadlines have long passed. Limited residual benefits (for example, certain motions to reopen) may still exist — legal review is essential.
Common problems
Do not assume availability
NACARA is mostly closed; anyone claiming to file a “new NACARA case” should be checked carefully.