Originally Posted by eRkah

If he has enough paperwork to prove he qualifies for DACA, why not do it himself instead of paying a lawyer for that, since DACA application is pretty straightforward. The adjustment of status is a different deal, so probably get a lawyer for that.

I don't know of any loopholes for what the lawyer described. Using Advance Parole through DACA is an option, but IMO it's risky without another 'fallback option'. The issue there is DACA processing times, which could be 6 mths to a year before it's an option.

Maybe ask a lawyer if proceeding with both DACA & AOS is a good idea.. In other words, apply for DACA, apply for AOS, and then 601-A Waiver, all while he's here and waiting for DACA. But it would all be expensive

But, ideally, he could get approved for DACA, then apply for Advance Parole under that. He may also get approved for Adjustment of Status/601 Waiver.

So essentially, he could have two options to choose from, travel & wait outside the US for Visa with 601 Waiver, or travel & come back with AP to fix EWI, which then allows him to adjust here. Either way good luck!