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June 10, 2014

Supreme Court: Most Immigrants Must Restart Visa Wait at Age 21 
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The Supreme Court has dealt a blow to young immigrants who turn 21 while
their petitions for U.S. visas are still pending. Each year, tens of
thousands of young immigrants "age out" of the years-long visa process
after applying with their families. On Monday, the Court backed the
Obama administration's stance that most immigrants must restart their
wait for a visa after they turn 21. Only those with applications filed
by parents who are permanent U.S. residents can keep their place in
line.

 

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