Conquer COIL 2025 – Dive into the Wave of Immigration Law Greatness!

In the case of Matter of Arrabally and Yerrabelly, the correct interpretation is that individuals who leave the U.S. with advance parole do not trigger unlawful presence bars. Advance parole allows certain individuals, such as those who may not otherwise be able to leave the U.S. without facing immigration consequences, to re-enter the country without incurring penalties related to unlawful presence.

When someone utilizes advance parole to exit and re-enter, their departure is legally recognized, which is significant because it affirms their eligibility for re-entry under the terms established by the parole doctrine. As a result, the concerns regarding triggering unlawful presence bars—typically associated with individuals who overstayed their authorized period or who were otherwise residing unlawfully—are alleviated for those granted advance parole status.

This case clarifies the nuances of immigration law regarding temporary departures and highlights that such a departure under specific circumstances does not automatically lead to penalties that could affect an individual's future immigration status.