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08/13/2026

🚨 MAJOR BIA DECISION: TRAVELING WITH ADVANCE PAROLE MAY RENDER YOU INELIGIBLE FOR ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS

The Board of Immigration Appeals has overturned Matter of Arrabally and Yerrabelly in Matter of DelCarmen-Lara, 29 I&N Dec. 830 (BIA 2026).

The key issue is not simply that advance parole has become more complicated.

The bigger concern is that, for certain individuals who have accumulated the required amount of unlawful presence, leaving the United States—even with advance parole—may now be treated as a “departure” that triggers the unlawful-presence ground of inadmissibility.

That can have serious consequences for someone seeking adjustment of status.

⚠️ Advance parole does not automatically make international travel safe. If you have a history of unlawful presence, traveling before understanding how this decision applies to your case could create a significant immigration problem.

The BIA also stated that its new interpretation applies prospectively.

📌 If you have advance parole and are considering leaving the United States, speak with an experienced immigration attorney before you travel.

This content is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

08/05/2026

Dr. Olu Asekun - Immigration Update Under the Current Administration PART 76

08/05/2026

07/29/2026

Dr. Olu Asekun - Immigration Updates Under the Current Administration PART 75

06/05/2026

🚨 Major Immigration Court Decision

On June 5, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island vacated several USCIS policies that allowed the agency to place certain immigration benefit applications on hold.

The court found these policies to be unlawful, discriminatory, and beyond the agency’s authority under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA).

While this does not automatically approve pending cases, it could have important implications for applicants whose cases were delayed under these policies.

If you believe your immigration case may have been affected, consult with a qualified immigration attorney to discuss your specific situation.

⚖️ This post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

05/22/2026

USCIS says that Adjustment of Status is considered “Administrative Grace” and has always been discretionary, they are just reminding everyone of this fact.

05/07/2026

Join us in wishing a very Happy Birthday to Dr. Olu! 🎉 We are grateful for your leadership, vision, and the way you inspire our team every day. Here’s to another year of success and continued impact!

05/06/2026

Join us for the 2026 Dr. Olu Asekun Moot Court Competition! This annual competition is brought to you by the Olu and Simi Asekun Foundation and Olabisi Onabanjo University’s Faculty of Law!

Finals: June 9-10, 2026
Location: Dr. Olu Asekun Law Resource Center, Faculty of Law, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye