USCIS announced a significant policy change regarding Adjustment of Status applications, requiring some applicants to apply for immigrant visas from abroad. This announcement comes as a U.K. citizen, married to a U.S. citizen, faces deportation after overstaying his visa for 30 years.
Key Details:
- New requirement: Adjustment of Status applicants may need to apply for immigrant visas at U.S. consulates abroad.
- Affected individuals: Those with long-term visa overstays and unauthorized employment histories.
- Case example: A U.K. citizen who overstayed his ESTA since 1995 may trigger a reentry bar if forced to leave the U.S.
- Implications: Departing the U.S. could lead to visa inadmissibility issues, potentially barring future entry.
This policy change may significantly impact immigrants who have already filed for Adjustment of Status or are considering doing so. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.
Source: Asel Williams, Esq.