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Mata Rodriguez distinguishes eligibility for permanent-resident cancellation from a favorable exercise of discretion, focusing on criminal history and objective rehabilitation evidence.

A historical AAO decision explains why a STEM doctorate, critical technology research and the ability to advance the endeavor supported NIW third-prong eligibility on reconsideration.

The U.S. Department of State has published the October 2026 Visa Bulletin, the first monthly bulletin of fiscal year 2027. It sets new cutoff dates for family-sponsored and employment-based immigrant visa categories. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has separately confirmed that adjustment applicants may use the Dates for Filing chart for both family-sponsored and employment-based cases in October.

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