Small Changes Could Make Big Difference for Immigrants
As Congress prepares for what is expected to be a contentious debate over immigration reform, with issues like the DREAM Act and what kind of reforms constitute "amnesty" expected to be at the forefront, immigration lawyers say addressing lesser-known and arcane policies could be just as important and effective.
The White House has reiterated its intent to present a comprehensive immigration reform plan this year, but immigration attorneys are viewing the debate through a pragmatic lens. And they argue that more minor changes to laws enacted almost 20 years ago could affect immigration as much as two major recent immigration ...
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Border Network for Human Rights via Texas Tribune on Facebook
No more mindless enforcement against immigrants.
Nancy Mervin
The current law requires immediate relatives of U.S. citizens to leave the U.S. to obtain an immigrant visa from outside the country if they are not eligible to adjust status in the United States to become lawful permanent residents. After departing, those who have accrued over six months of unlawful presence while in the U.S. are required to obtain a waiver to overcome the unlawful presence inadmissibility bar before they can return.The process will take effect from March 4, 2013. USCIS will publish a new form, Form I-601A, Application for a Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver, for individuals to use when applying for a provisional unlawful presence waiver under the new process.