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dickthegrouch

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8. Isn't there a requirement to be in the country for 5 years before seeking adjustment of status for a Green Card?

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Fri May 22, 2026, 07:39 PM

12 hrs ago

I thought one had to apply for and be granted "advance parole" if one wanted to leave in the middle of the 5 year period.

This sounds like a typical governmental catch-22 situation, be forced out to await adjustment, but be ineligible for adjustment because of non-presence.

If this is out of date, (I was navigating these kinds of contradictions in the 90's), please LMK and I'll delete.

(I am not an attorney).

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