Blog: Family-Based Immigration

Can You Fix Your Immigration Status If You Entered the U.S. Without a Visa?

Feb 27, 2026

Many people living in the United States today entered the country without being inspected and admitted or paroled (often called “entry without inspection” or EWI). Some crossed the border years ago to reunite with family, escape dangerous conditions, or pursue better opportunities. Others arrived as children and grew up here, building lives, careers, and families in the United States. If this describes your situation or the circumstances of a loved one, especially if you entered...