How to Recapture/Retain and Utilize Priority Dates

This practice advisory contains numerous practical examples to assist in understanding how to recapture and retain priority dates in the family immigration context. It includes discussions and examples of how this concept intersects with other provisions of law, such as the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA), and adjustment of status under § 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). A brief discussion and summary of the utilization of cross-chargeability of priority dates is also incl

Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Feb 11, 2022 Direct PDF available

Why it matters

Useful as a practitioner-oriented overview from Immigrant Legal Resource Center on Removal Defense; review the source material for the most current authority and procedure.

Topics

Removal defense Family-based practice Adjustment of status Children and SIJS

Workflows

Immigration court deadline Children and SIJS Consular, visa, and 9 FAM Naturalization and adjustment

Forums

Cross-forum

Jurisdictions

National