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Does INS have the discretion to forgive a lapse in status in connection with an extension of status or a change of status?

April 26, 2017connection discretion extension forgive INS lapse Status

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Does INS have the discretion to forgive a lapse in status in connection with an extension of status or a change of status?

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Yes, the INS has the discretion to grant a change of status or adjustment of status in the event of extraordinary circumstances. One could argue that if an individual is terminated through no fault of his own, he or she could be subject to extraordinary circumstances beyond his or her control.