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Can I Get a Marriage-Based Green Card After Entering Without Inspection?
Marriage to a U.S. citizen does not automatically fix an entry without inspection. Learn how your immigration history affects your ability to get a green card, when an I-601A waiver may be needed, and how Section 245(i), parole in place, unlawful presence, and prior entries or departures can affect your options.

Tanya Powers
4 days ago7 min read


DS-160 Misrepresentation: How Old Visa Application Errors Can Affect Your Green Card
Could a mistake on an old visa application affect your green card case? Prior errors or omissions on a DS-160—such as failing to disclose a spouse, a prior visa denial, or an immigrant petition—may create serious issues during adjustment of status. Learn why these inconsistencies matter, how they are increasingly being identified, and what steps you should take before filing.

Tanya Powers
Jul 174 min read


Extreme Hardship Waiver: How USCIS Evaluates Hardship in Immigration Waiver Cases
An extreme hardship waiver can allow certain immigrants to overcome inadmissibility issues and continue their immigration process. Learn how USCIS analyzes hardship, what evidence strengthens a waiver case, and common mistakes to avoid.

Tanya Powers
May 84 min read


Waivers of Inadmissibility in Marriage-Based Green Card Cases: What You Need to Know
Applying for a marriage-based green card should be a joyful milestone—but a finding of inadmissibility can quickly turn the process into a stressful legal challenge. Common issues like unlawful presence, fraud, or past immigration violations often result in denial. Fortunately, you may still qualify for a waiver of inadmissibility, allowing your green card application to move forward.
In this blog, Powers Immigration Law explains how to overcome a marriage-based green card d

Tanya Powers
Apr 23, 20253 min read


Demystifying the USCIS Unlawful Presence Waiver: A Comprehensive Guide
The Unlawful Presence Waiver is a crucial tool for individuals who have accrued unlawful presence in the U.S. and face bars to re-entry.

Tanya Powers
Sep 13, 20232 min read


Why Your Friend's Immigration Case Doesn't Mean Yours Will Have the Same Result - Every immigration case is different
Every immigration case is unique. A friend's approval, a relative's adjustment of status, or someone else's timeline does not determine what will happen in your case. Learn why small differences in facts, eligibility, and changing immigration laws can lead to very different strategies, processing times, and outcomes.

Tanya Powers
Jul 3, 20205 min read
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