Legal Question in Immigration Law in Illinois

Can I stay/reside in the USA while I am waiting for an immigration number to be assigned to me following approval of a petition? I am an Indian citizen who will be sponsored by my sister who is a naturalized US citizen.


Asked on 8/30/10, 2:52 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Luba Smal Smal Immigration Law Office

No, you can't. Unless you have a valid long-term non-immigrant visa (e.g. work visa, etc). You have to wait for your priority number to become current in India (currently, it takes 9 years).

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Answered on 9/04/10, 5:08 pm
Ajay Arora Ajay K. Arora, Attorney-at-Law, P.C.

Hi,

You cannot legally remain in the U.S. without a visa category which allows for intention to immigrate to the U.S. (such as H1B or L1 employment-based visa categories which require a suitable job offer and appropriate qualifications).

You can call our law firm at 212-268-3580 during business hours if you have a job offer and would like to discuss further.

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Answered on 9/04/10, 7:25 pm


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