Definition

INA §245(k)

A provision letting certain employment-based applicants forgive short status violations.

INA §245(k) allows EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, and EB-4 (some) adjustment applicants to overcome up to 180 days of unlawful presence, unauthorized employment, or status violations since their last admission.

See also

Adjustment of Status

Applying for a green card from inside the United States without leaving the country.
INA §245(i)

A grandfathered provision letting certain people adjust status despite unlawful entry.

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