Now that President Obama has issued his executive order, people want to know when it will take effect. The regulations and applications necessary to implement the order have not been written yet. USCIS has posted this notice explaining its plans for implementing the order. The article gives some insight into when USCIS expects to issue regulations and forms for various aspects of the program, but states generally that:
“Over the coming months, USCIS will produce detailed explanations, instructions, regulations and forms as necessary. The brief summaries provided below offer basic information about each initiative.
While USCIS is not accepting requests or applications at this time, if you believe you may be eligible for one of the initiatives listed above, you can prepare by gathering documents that establish factors such as your:
Identity;
Relationship to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident; and
Continuous residence in the United States over the last five years or more.”
Source: USCIS