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Most Green Card Holders Are Not Seeking Admission When They Return from Abroad A common misconception is that every lawful permanent resident (LPR) is applying for admission every time they return to the United States after traveling abroad. Fortunately, that is generally not the case. Under INA § 101(a)(13)(C), a lawful permanent resident is not considered to be seeking admission to the United States simply because he or she traveled outside the US. This protection is significant because it...

Immigrants who have survived domestic violence, sexual assault, or other serious crimes already carry enormous burdens. The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) exists specifically to give these survivors a path to safety and legal status — one that doesn't depend on their abuser. But a disturbing and underreported pattern continues to harm vulnerable immigrants: unscrupulous attorneys and unauthorized practitioners who exploit VAWA applicants, leaving them not only unprotected but in a worse...

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