№ 01 — nacara

A special immigration law for very specific circumstances.

The Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act (NACARA) provides certain individuals from designated countries with the opportunity to seek lawful permanent residence under specific legal requirements established by Congress.

Because eligibility depends on dates of entry, asylum history, nationality, and other legal factors, every case requires careful legal evaluation.

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№ 02 — what is nacara?

Understanding NACARA.

NACARA stands for the Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act. It created special immigration protections for certain nationals from designated countries.

Many qualifying individuals may pursue lawful permanent residence through a legal process historically known as Suspension of Deportation, or through other applicable forms of relief depending on the case.

Eligibility depends on strict legal requirements established by federal law.

Important

NACARA applies only to individuals who satisfy very specific legal and historical eligibility requirements. A legal consultation is the best way to determine whether this law applies to your case.

№ 03 — who may qualify?

Eligibility depends on your immigration history.

Qualification turns on nationality, dates of entry, asylum filing history, and other legal requirements written into the statute.

Guatemalan Nationals

May qualify if they entered the United States on or before October 1, 1990, met the required ABC registration deadlines, timely applied for asylum, and satisfy the additional legal requirements established under NACARA.

Salvadoran Nationals

May qualify if they entered the United States on or before September 19, 1990, timely registered for ABC benefits, applied for asylum within the required deadlines, and meet all other statutory requirements.

Former Soviet Union Nationals

Certain nationals from countries of the former Soviet Union who entered the United States before the required deadline and timely applied for asylum may qualify under NACARA.

Pending Historical Asylum Cases

Some Guatemalan or Salvadoran nationals with asylum applications filed before the statutory deadlines and without a final decision may also qualify.

Every NACARA case depends on historical immigration records, filing dates, and current eligibility. An individual legal evaluation is essential.

№ 04 — how we help

Carefully evaluating one of immigration law's most specialized programs.

NACARA cases require careful review of historical documents, immigration records, and legal eligibility — often reaching back decades. Here is what we handle on your behalf.

Review your complete immigration history.

Determine whether NACARA applies to your case.

Analyze historical filing deadlines and asylum records.

Prepare all required USCIS or Immigration Court documentation.

Organize supporting evidence.

Guide you throughout every stage until a final decision.

№ 06 — frequently asked questions

Questions we hear often.

What is NACARA?

NACARA is the Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act — a special immigration law enacted by Congress that benefits certain nationals from designated countries under very specific circumstances. For qualifying individuals, it can provide a path toward lawful permanent residence that is not available through ordinary immigration channels.

Who qualifies for NACARA?

Eligibility depends on nationality, historical dates of entry into the United States, whether asylum was filed within required deadlines, ABC registration where applicable, and additional legal requirements such as physical presence and good moral character. Because so much turns on records from decades ago, each case must be reviewed individually.

Does everyone from Guatemala or El Salvador qualify?

No. Nationality alone is never enough. Only individuals who meet the specific statutory requirements — including the historical entry dates, timely asylum filings, registration deadlines, and other legal conditions — may qualify. Many people from these countries do not, which is why an honest legal evaluation matters.

Can NACARA lead to permanent residence?

In qualifying cases, yes. Eligible applicants may obtain lawful permanent residence if all legal requirements are satisfied, often through the process historically known as Suspension of Deportation or another applicable form of relief. Approval is never automatic and depends on the facts and evidence presented.

Is NACARA still available?

The law continues to apply to qualifying individuals whose cases meet the statutory requirements. Eligibility is limited, however, because the criteria are tied to historical dates and filings that cannot be recreated. For the right case, it remains a meaningful form of relief.

Can GWP determine whether I qualify?

Yes. Every case is reviewed individually based on your immigration history, available documentation, and the legal requirements of the statute. We examine historical filing records and deadlines, then advise honestly on whether NACARA appears available to you and what the process would involve.

Decades-old records still matter —

Not sure whether NACARA applies to you?

NACARA is one of the most specialized areas of immigration law, and eligibility often depends on events that occurred decades ago.

Our attorneys carefully review your immigration history, explain your legal options, and help determine whether this unique form of relief may still be available in your case.

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