My son has an I-visa.......if stopped working as journalist 4 years ago, can my son still adjust his status?

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   Carl ShustermanPro

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   Answered January 23, 2013 17:05. Not unless his is covered under section 245i of the law.
   
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   Alicia HeflinPro

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   Answered January 23, 2013 17:14. I agree with my colleague. Unfortunately, because he failed to maintain his status, your son is ineligible to apply for adjustment of status unless he is grandfathered under section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).

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   J Ferrari

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   Answered January 23, 2013 17:16. I, too, agree.

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