What to expect if you have, or not, cut date

Thousands of Cubans notified with I-220a, are in the expectation of knowing what will happen to their cases, whether they have, or not, open cut.

The complex immigration situation that is lived in the United States, has put these migrants who entered the southern border and now expect a positive resolution of their cases.

And is that, be notified with an I-220A Upon entering the United States, it means that, as an immigrant or visitor, you have been subject to a specific process related to your entrance to the country. In that case, this form is delivered as part of your immigration situation.

What is the I-220a

The I-220A is a notification that is used in cases of people who have been released under certain conditions while waiting for the resolution of their migratory case.

It is a document that reflects your provisional immigration status and may include details about your liberation conditions, such as the fact that you must present yourself to immigration authorities on a specific date.

What implies being notified with an I-220A?

When notified with an I-220A, this generally means that:

Conditional release: If you were detained when entering the US, this form could indicate that you have been released under certain conditions, while your immigration situation is resolved.

Presentation conditions: Often, the I-220A establishes that you must present yourself in an immigration court or before an immigration officer on a subsequent date to continue with the process of your case. This may include your hearing in a court to resolve your immigration status.

Surveillance of your status: The form also indicates that the immigration authorities will continue to monitor your case until a final decision on your legal status in the country is made.

Compliance with requirements: In addition, you must comply with certain rules and conditions, such as maintaining your updated address with the immigration authorities or attending the programmed appointments.

What to expect if you are I-220A without a cutting date?

Those who have been notified with the I-220A category, but did not give them a cutting date, are USCIS jurisdiction, and is considered very positive to win the residence.

These people must continue with their process and wait to comply with the year and one day to apply to the Cuban adjustment law. This is recommended by lawyer Wilfredo Allen, who says that most of the cases he has represented with this category, end up winning the residence.

However, the lawyer clarifies that, for some time, residences are not being granted to the I-220A, although he expects this to develop positively in the future.

Likewise, Allen emphasizes that those Cubans with I-220a avoid having criminal records of any kind and always keep as «calm» as possible to avoid complications in their cases.

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What to expect if you are I-220A with a cutting date?

The Cubans who entered the southern border and were notified with I-220A and also gave it a cutting date, are jurisdiction of a federal judge.

This reason complicates your situation a little more because, according to Allen, it is more likely that a judge fails in favor of not being eligible for the Cuban adjustment law to be applied.

What to do if they notify you with an I-220A?

It is important that you take this document seriously, since not complying with the requirements or dates mentioned in the I-220A can have serious consequences, such as possible deportation.

If you have any questions about your case or about the actions you must take, it is recommended that you consult an immigration lawyer to receive the appropriate orientation and ensure that your immigration process is handled correctly.