As a recent development and before it is published in the law books, the popular I-601A is receiving an expansion. A proposal to expand the “qualifying relatives” of the Extreme Hardship was made back in 07/22/2015. Prior to August 29, 2016, the only qualifying relative had to be a U.S. Citizen. However, the expansion that is to occur one month from the date of this post will extend the qualifying relatives to Lawful Permanent Residents.
Some may ask: what does this mean? This expansion means that LPR Spouses and Parents , just like USC Spouses, Parents, and Children over the age of 21 , can request the U.S. Government to waive, provisionally or in advance, the unlawful presence in the U.S. of a Green Card Applicant, prior to that person attending a consular interview abroad.
An unpublished copy of this final rule may be found online here: https://s3.amazonaws.com/public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2016-17934.pdf
However, expect governmental publishing in August 2016: http://www.regulations.gov/docket?rpp=100&so=DESC&sb=docId&po=0&D=USCIS-2012-0003
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