Matter of M-R-I-: Asylum Travel and Abandonment
The BIA’s October 2026 precedent links return travel to a presumption that the entire protection application was abandoned.
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Advance Parole Is No Longer a Safe Harbor: Who the BIA Ruling Affects
On August 13, 2026, the BIA held that leaving on advance parole is a "departure" under the unlawful presence bar and overruled Matter of Arrabally and Yerrabelly. We explain who is at risk, where past travelers stand, and what to check before a trip.
