Legal Question in Immigration Law in Illinois

hi, my son came to Chicago on b1b2 visa. he applied for change of status i.e. F1(student visa), one month before expiry of his I-94. After 10 days of expiry of the I-94, a notice of decision was received from USCIS denying approval as he did not apply for the extension of his status of b1b2 simultaneously to maintain a valid non-immigrant status until the requested university program start date, July 5, 2010; listed on the SEVIS I-20.----------------------------------------------------------------------------Keeping in view the present position of my son, can he now apply for and get an extension of his b1b2 status? can he marry to a US citizen and get a legal status to live with his wife and start studying here? An early reply will be much helpful. Thanking you.


Asked on 6/11/10, 3:51 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

Charles Medina Law Office of Charles Medina

If he applies for extension, the application most likely will get denied since the previous change of status application was denied and the I-94 already expired. If his US citizen wife petitions him, he can apply for green card application. He might be able to study or work while waiting for the adjudication of his cases.

We suggest you to consult with an immigration attorney.

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Answered on 6/11/10, 7:14 pm
Luba Smal Smal Immigration Law Office

If your son has a US citizen fiancee and they marry -- yes, after marriage, he can apply for a Green card through a process called 'adjustment of status'. Yes, as a permanent resident, he will be allowed to work or attend college.

Any other applications for 'change of status' will likely be denied.

He should be aware that now he is 'out of status' and therefore deportable/removable from the United States if apprehended by ICE prior to adjustment of status.

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Answered on 6/11/10, 7:23 pm
Ajay Arora Ajay K. Arora, Attorney-at-Law, P.C.

Since your son's I-94 has expired, he will not be able to extend or change nonimmigrant visa status. He is out of status and can be removed from the U.S.

However, if your son is in a relationship with a U.S. citizen, after marriage all sponsorship paperwork can be filed concurrently (even though his I-94 has expired), allowing him to adjust status in the U.S. without having to depart the U.S.

If your son has questions, he can call our law firm at 212-268-3580 during business hours, or email [email protected]

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Answered on 6/12/10, 6:05 am


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