Immigration law bars persons who have accumulated a certain period of unlawful presence (UP) in the US and then left the country from becoming US permanent residents for a period of time unless they first obtain a waiver. Persons who have accumulated 180 days or more of UP after April 1, 1997, and have then […]
Memorandum for Regional Counsel All Regional and Service Center Directors Acting Director, Office of International Affairs From: Bo Cooper Acting General Counsel Office of the General Counsel Michael A. Pearson Executive Associate Commissioner Office of Field Operations Subject: INA 212(a)(9)(B)(iii)(II): Asylee Exception to Unlawful Presence This memorandum outlines the procedures INS will follow to determine […]
Persons who have accrued a certain period of unlawful presence (UP) in the US and then left the country are subject to unlawful presence bars from returning to the US. Persons who have accumulated more than 180 days of UP after April 1, 1997, and have then left the country, cannot return to the US […]
