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INA 245(i) Grandfathering (Screening)
People grandfathered by a petition filed on or before April 30, 2001 may adjust status inside the U.S. despite unlawful entry or status violations. Screening means finding the old petition and proving the connection.
Requires current verification · Editorial record dated 10/20/2026 · Not lawyer review or an eligibility decision. Check current official instructions.
Who this is for
People who were the beneficiary — or the spouse or child of a beneficiary — of a petition filed by April 30, 2001.
Common problems
Filing can create risk
Some applications alert enforcement or lock in bad facts. Screening situations must be analyzed before anything is filed.