On January 11, 2026, USCIS approved our client’s Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, granting conditional permanent residence under the CR6 – Spouse of a U.S. Citizen category.
This marriage-based green card case required strategic legal action.
After filing for Adjustment of Status, our firm identified prior Canadian administrative driving prohibitions and older traffic citations that had not been fully recalled at the time of filing. Rather than waiting for a Request for Evidence (RFE), we proactively prepared and uploaded a detailed legal explanation and correction to USCIS.
Our submission included:
- A formal written legal explanation clarifying that the British Columbia Immediate Roadside Prohibitions (IRPs) were administrative in nature—not criminal convictions
Statutory analysis under the British Columbia Motor Vehicle Act
- Documentation showing compliance with all administrative penalties and remedial programs
- Amended Form I-485 pages correcting prior answers in the interest of full transparency
- Upload through the USCIS online attorney portal before adjudication
The result: Full approval of the I-485 and lawful permanent resident status granted.
This victory highlights the importance of:
✔ Proactive legal strategy in marriage-based green card cases
✔ Proper disclosure of prior citations and foreign records
✔ Correcting immigration filings before USCIS raises concerns
✔ Experienced immigration counsel when dealing with admissibility issues
If you are applying for a green card through marriage and have prior citations, arrests, or foreign administrative issues, proper legal guidance can make the difference.
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