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Grandfathering When Immigration Policy Changes

Written by Global Immigrate consultants · Reviewed by Oscar Yip, Founder & Managing Director

Summary

Pre-change filings may keep old rules if the law says so.

Short answer: grandfathering means tighter rules may still allow older standards for those who filed or hit defined milestones before the change. Whether it exists and which milestone counts follow the statute and transition notice.

FAQ

Always grandfathered?

No — depends on the specific law.

Deposit only enough?

Usually formal immigration filing matters more.

How to confirm?

Read transition clauses or ask counsel.

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