Legal Question in Immigration Law in Virginia

It is not necessary to wait to file until regulations come out. There were some immigration laws passed in 1996 that still don't have regulations! The question is more whether you really qualify or not. I'm so sorry to know of your mother's passing, mine passed away too when I was pretty young, so I understand. Not everyone's parent who has died can qualify under the widow/widower law. Children can sometimes but not always qualify. If you can't qualify, you can still apply for humanitarian relief. This is discretionary and not as sure as qualification under the law you mention, but it's better than no other options, for sure.

The above is general information. It is not legal advice. It does not form an attorney client relationship. For further information, feel free to contact me at [email protected] or 818 609 1953.

Sincerely,

Alice Yardum-Hunter, Attorney at Law, Certified Specialist, Immigration & Nationality Law

State Bar of CA, Bd. of Legal Specialization