Immigration cases are sometimes lost because the law provides no available solution. But many immigration problems arise for a different reason: something that could have been addressed earlier was overlooked, misunderstood, or handled incorrectly.
A missed deadline. An inconsistent answer. An international trip taken without understanding the consequences. Advice from a friend whose case was completely different. A government notice left unanswered.
Small decisions can have major immigration consequences.
Here are 20 mistakes every immigrant, applicant, petitioner, and family member should know about.