Potential options for noncitizens subject to permanent bar based on unlawful presence.
So, if my spouse is subject to the permanent bar because of his past unlawful presence, subsequent departure and re-entry without admission and inspection, [...]
Dealing with the unlawful presence bars when applying for a green card through the adjustment of status process.
I am from Peru and live in the United States with status under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, (DACA) which I obtained 8 years [...]
I filed a change of status/extension of status petition. Can I stay in the U.S. while the petition is pending? What is unlawful presence?
If you are in the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa and you filed a change of status (“COS”) or an extension of status (“EOS”) [...]
Permanent Injunction on Unlawful Presence Rule for Students and Exchange Visitors
On February 6, 2020, a federal district judge has issued a permanent injunction to prevent USCIS from implementing the May 2018 Unlawful Presence Rule [...]
Preliminary Injunction Issued on August 2018 Unlawful Presence Memorandum for F, J, and M Visa Holders
On May 18, 2018, USCIS issued a memorandum announcing that it will radically revise how unlawful presence is accrued for students and exchange visitors [...]
USCIS Issues Revised Guidance on Unlawful Presence for F, J, and M Nonimmigrants
On May 18, 2018, USCIS issued a policy memorandum announcing that it will radically revise how unlawful presence is accrued for students and exchange [...]
Changes in Unlawful Presence Rules for Students and Exchange Visitors
In a policy memorandum issued on May 18, 2018, USCIS has announced that it will radically revise how unlawful presence is accrued for students [...]
What is the Diversity Lottery? When does the Diversity Lottery open? Can I apply for the Diversity Lottery if I am in the U.S. without status?
The Diversity Lottery is a program that provides green cards for people from countries with historically low rates of immigration through a lottery system. [...]
