Rule on Physical Presence for some Derivative Beneficiaries
In another important decision, the BIA clarified in Matter of Ilic, 25 I.& N. Dec. 717 (BIA 2012) that only the principal beneficiary needs to satisfy the grandfathering rules including physical presence for the purpose of adjustment of status under INA § 245 (i). See INA § 245 (i)(1)(C). Svetislav Ilic who was the derivative […]