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🧭 Understanding the Basics After a negative decision in immigration court or by the BIA, two main legal tools may allow you to revisit the case: Motion to Reopen Motion to Reconsider While both serve to challenge prior outcomes, they differ in purpose, timing, and requirements. 🔁 What Is a Motion to Reopen? A Motion […]

❌ 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