At Barrera Legal Group, we are proud to announce the approval of permanent resident status (green card) for our client, who adjusted status in the United States based on INA Section 245(i).
Our client was originally the beneficiary of a petition filed by a U.S. citizen sibling before April 30, 2001, allowing eligibility under this special grandfathering provision. Rather than wait years for the family preference category to become current, the client’s U.S. citizen son stepped in as the petitioner, significantly expediting the process.
This case demonstrates how strategic legal planning—utilizing the benefits of INA 245(i) while pursuing adjustment of status through an immediate relative—can result in faster, lawful residency without leaving the U.S.
👩⚖️ Why This Matters:
Section 245(i) allows certain immigrants with old petitions to adjust status even if they entered unlawfully or overstayed a visa.
Filing before April 30, 2001, can preserve eligibility decades later.
Adjustment through a U.S. citizen child avoids lengthy wait times tied to the original petition.
💼 How We Help:
At Barrera Legal Group, we evaluate every possible path to lawful status—especially for clients with old petitions that still carry value under immigration law. We fight for solutions that keep families together and avoid unnecessary risks like consular processing or 10-year bars.
If you or a loved one has a petition filed before 2001, contact us to see if INA 245(i) can work for you.
📞 Call us today at (208) 466-1800 or schedule online at https://barreralegalgroup.as.me/schedule/d19f6e4b
