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The 540-day extension provided an automatic extension for the pending renewal of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs), but the new rule under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ended this extension for individuals applying for renewal after October 30, 2025, with some exceptions.
If you get married while on a student or work visa, your situation will depend on your spouse's immigration status, with the possibility of enabling you to adjust your status to become a lawful permanent resident (LPR) in some cases.
During a deportation bond hearing in Chicago immigration court, an immigration judge will determine whether a person in immigration custody is eligible for release while their case continues. Generally, a judge may decide to allow a detainee to pay bond if they do not pose a danger to public safety and are not a flight risk or a threat to national security.
Can you get a green card through marriage if you overstayed a visa? If you overstay a visa, you may be able to remain in the U.S. through marriage to a U.S. citizen. However, you must prove that your marriage is valid and that your reason for marriage isn't simply to avoid the repercussions of an overstayed visa.
Immigrants may be able to avoid deportation in the U.S. with a waiver of inadmissibility. Knowing the circumstances that warrant a waiver could help immigrants figure out whether they might be able to apply for one to prevent removal and deportation.
Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to travel while an immigration case is pending. However, travel restrictions may apply that could limit your ability to travel entirely.
