Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

F1 status

I hold an F1 status which will expire next year. Can I apply for immigrant status on my own? I don't want to get married in order to stay here legally and I don't have any relatives or employer who can sponsor me.


Asked on 5/07/08, 12:16 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

Re: F1 status

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If you have 5 years in US, you can qulify for a green card. If not, is not possible stay in US if you have not a sponsor. You can back to US later getting a new visa anyway.

You may visit www.uscis.gov

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Answered on 5/07/08, 9:50 pm
Michael Cho Law Offices of Michael Cho

Re: F1 status

You'll generally need an employer sponsor or immediately relationship to a U.S. citizen to file for lawful permanent residence, unless you are deemed "extraordinary" (e.g. the level of a Nobel prize winner in a certain field).

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Answered on 5/07/08, 1:25 pm
Amy Haihua Gu Law Offices of Amy Haihua Gu

Re: F1 status

Depends upon your qualifications such as educational background, publication record, memebership information, etc.

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Answered on 5/07/08, 1:36 pm


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