DHS (Department of Homeland Security) initiates the process of deportation from the country based on the lack of legal status. Therefore, they determine priorities. There are some categories of “offenders” whose deportation the state is not interested in now. For example, families with children, applicants with a clean criminal history, etc.
What should you do if your case is closed?
✔️submit form I-589 by post to USCIS.
✔️if you initially filed with USCIS, and the case was sent to court, then after resubmission to USCIS, DHS reserves the right to send it to court again if priorities change.
✔️if Form I-589 was initially filed in court, then during resubmission, send a letter to USCIS with a request to count the date of initial filing — this is important for measuring the days of work authorization.
Each situation is individual, so a lawyer at the master hearing must represent you.