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American Immigration Lawyers Association
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Message OrganiserEmployment-Based Immigrant Visa Dependents: Keeping Families Together Amid New Challenges
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Seminar
Event Overview
Dependent family members in employment-based immigrant visa cases are facing intensified challenges under the current administration. Policies that once supported family unity have been deprioritized or eliminated, leading to unprecedented scrutiny, delays, and risk exposure for spouses and children. Our panel of experts will offer practical strategies on the optimal timing and procedures for filing cases amid evolving policies and changes to priority dates.
Featured Topics
- Keeping families together: navigating split files and staggered adjudications
- Getting specific: addressing the unique needs of each family member, including teens aging out and school concerns during the immigrant visa process
- Documenting dependent eligibility under heightened scrutiny: proving bona fide marital and parental relationships
- What are the latest RFE trends?
- Family-owned sponsors: proactive approach to I-864 and affidavit of support challenges
