"The issue in this case is whether a section 237(a)(1)(H) waiver is available to aliens who adjust their status within the United States. Here, the respondent seeks to waive the fraud she committed at the time ofher adjustment of status to that of a lawful permanent resident, fraud that occurred...

Official Headnote : Adjustment of status constitutes an “admission” for purposes of determining an alien’s eligibility to apply for a waiver under section 237(a)(1)(H) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. § 1227(a)(1)(H) (2012). Matter of Connelly , 19 I&N Dec....

Disha Chandiramani writes: "Attached is a recent decision I received from IJ Van Wyke at 26 Federal Plaza. The case was regarding 237(a)(1)(H) eligibility for an non citizen who entered without inspection, but who purchased an I-94 and adjusted in the U.S. The point of contention was whether she...