08/14/2026
🚨New rule as of today: traveling on advance parole now counts as leaving the country. If you have unlawful presence, leaving can bar you from coming back — which means your green card application gets denied unless you win a waiver.
If you got DACA before 18 and renewed on time with no gaps, you may have no unlawful presence and this should not apply to you.
If you do have unlawful presence, the waiver requires a U.S. citizen or green card holder spouse or parent. A U.S. citizen child does not count.
Already have your green card — you're done. Everyone else, know what's in your file before you book anything.
Not legal advice. General info only.
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