❌ Denial from the BIA: What It Means If the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) denies your appeal, the decision of the immigration judge becomes final and enforceable. This typically means that any order of removal or denial of relief becomes effective immediately. But denial doesn’t always mean the end of the road. 🔄 Option […]

📌 What Is a BIA Appeal? A BIA appeal is the legal process to challenge a decision made by an immigration judge. The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) reviews these cases to ensure that the judge’s decision was lawful and based on correct legal interpretation. Appeals must be filed within 30 days of the judge’s

🏛 What Is the BIA? The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) is the highest administrative body for interpreting and applying U.S. immigration laws. It is part of the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) under the U.S. Department of Justice. The BIA reviews decisions made by immigration judges and some decisions by the Department of

🛂 What Is Advance Parole? Advance Parole is a special reentry document that allows certain non-citizens—particularly those with pending adjustment of status—to leave the U.S. temporarily and return legally without abandoning their green card application. It is not a visa but a travel document issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). ✅ Who Needs

🎓 What Is the M-1 Visa? The M-1 visa is a nonimmigrant visa designed for students attending vocational or technical programs in the United States. Unlike the F-1 visa, which is for academic education, the M-1 focuses on practical or hands-on training in fields such as culinary arts, automotive repair, mechanical trades, or fashion design.