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New BIA Ruling Affects Advance Parole: What Immigrants Need to Know

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The new Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) ruling affects Advance Parole because it says that traveling abroad on Advance Parole can now be considered a “departure”. This BIA decision of Matter of Delcarmen-Lara (Aug. 13, 2026) overturns the 2012 Arrabally & Yerrabelly BIA decision. Read on below for what immigrants need to know. Old Advance Parole Rule (Arabally […]

What Happens After Your Provisional Waiver (I-601A) Is Approved

Updated August 2026 After your Form I-601A Provisional Waiver is approved, you are one step closer to obtaining lawful permanent residency. The next part of the process continues at the National Visa Center (NVC), where you complete your immigrant visa application by Consular Processing. Due to this, receiving a Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver (Form I-601A) […]

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