Tagged #lawful-permanent-resident
Every article we've published on this topic, sorted by the agency's own announcement date.
Supreme Court to hear asylum status and permanent residency case this term
The Supreme Court will decide whether noncitizens whose asylum has been terminated can adjust to lawful permanent resident status—a ruling that affects eligibility calculations for thousands of asylum holders nationwide.
Supreme Court Expands Border Officer Power Over Returning Green Card Holders
A 6-3 Supreme Court decision in Blanche v. Lau lowers the evidentiary standard for border officials to reclassify returning green card holders. Immigration attorneys warn clients with any criminal history to consult before international travel.
BIA Decision Blocks Green Card Path for Recently Arrived Cubans Under Conditional Parole
Matter of Cabrera-Fernandez holds that noncitizens released on conditional parole rather than humanitarian parole cannot adjust status under the Cuban Adjustment Act, affecting thousands seeking legal permanent resident status.