The Second Circuit, in Caraballo-Tavera v. Holder, recently held that individuals who enter the United States in K-1 visa status can only adjust status (aka gain permanent residency) through the original K-1 visa petitioner (U.S. Citizen petitioner).

The applicant in the case came into the United States on a K-1 visa and married his K-1 …

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