Rule lets some undocumented immigrants stay in U.S. 
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Published: January 16, 2013
Tags: Immigration
A new federal rule will allow certain undocumented immigrants who are applying for permanent residency to stay in the U.S. while they seek waivers to remain in the country, rather than require them to wait overseas while their applications are pending.
“For some people this is fantastic and what we’ve been waiting for,” said Laura Lichter, ...
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