How to Get a Re-Entry Permit Before a Long Trip Abroad
A re-entry permit must be filed while you are in the United States, with biometrics before you leave. Here is the Form I-131 sequence, validity and limits.
Immigration Law
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Inadmissibility Waivers for Asylee Green Card Applicants
Asylees adjust under INA 209, so some inadmissibility grounds do not apply and most can be waived on Form I-602. Which grounds fall where and what USCIS weighs.
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Immigration Appeal Deadlines After a Denial or Removal Order
Most immigration appeals must be filed within 30 days, and the Board counts receipt, not mailing. Here is every clock that starts when a decision issues.
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How Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection Differ
Asylum, withholding of removal, and CAT protection use different standards of proof and different bars, and they lead to very different futures.
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How Long Do You Have to File a Motion to Reopen?
The rule is one motion to reopen within 90 days of a final order, but five exceptions keep the door open for in absentia orders, changed conditions and more.
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M-1 School Transfers and Extensions: What the Rules Allow
M-1 students can transfer schools only in the first six months and extend stay only up to three years total. Both require Form I-539 and a DSO-endorsed I-20.