IMPORTANT IMMIGRATION UPDATE: Advance Parole Travel
A recent immigration decision (Matter of DELCARMEN-LARA, 29 I&N Dec. 830 (BIA 2026) has changed the effect that traveling with Advance Parole may have on certain immigrants.
If you have accrued unlawful presence in the U.S. for more than one year, leaving the country on Advance Parole could now trigger a 10-year penalty. This penalty may block you from returning to the U.S. and prevent you from obtaining other immigration benefits. The decision states that this policy change does not apply retroactively.
GET INFORMATION FROM LEGAL COUNSEL: If you have an approved Advance Parole document, we recommend that you consult with an immigration attorney before you travel outside of the United States with advance parole.
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This is NOT a Judicial Order Signed by a Judge (Form I-205)
Example of a Judicial Order signed by a Judge
BEWARE OF NOTARIAL FRAUD! Do not trust your case to a notary! - The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) frequently publishes a public service announcement to combat notario fraud. The ads urge you to beware of false promises from notaries, which are usually promises of immediate results or strategies that have no legal backing or factual basis.
Here is a flyer published by AILA on how to protect yourself against notary fraud.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: In these times of sudden changes in the immigration field, the best defense is to stay informed and know your rights. Here we share with you several flyers provided by AILA about the rights you have in case ICE comes to your home, work, or you are detained in a public place.
