Practice Alert: USCIS & BIA Affirm Three- and Ten-Year Unlawful Presence Bars Can Run in the U.S.
This practice alert provides an overview of new USCIS policy guidance and a recent BIA case that now officially acknowledge that the three- and ten-year unlawful presence bars can run in the United States. This practice alert summarizes current policy on the three- and ten-year bars as well as covering who does (and does not) benefit from this policy.
Why it matters
Useful as a practitioner-oriented overview from Immigrant Legal Resource Center on BIA Appeals; review the source material for the most current authority and procedure.
Topics
BIA appeals
Workflows
BIA, PFR, and federal court
USCIS and AAO appeals
Forums
USCIS
BIA
Jurisdictions
National