Deferred Enforced Departure – The president may authorize Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) in his discretion and as part of his constitutional power to conduct foreign relations. Individuals covered by DED are not subject to removal from the United States for a designated period of time. Individuals may also request employment authorization if it is provided as a benefit of DED.

DED merely protects from deportation and is automatic wherein no application is required. However, if work is permitted under the DED program, an application for an employment authorization document must be filed. TPS is considered an immigration benefit for which an application must be submitted within the registration period.