When am I considered out of status?

The answer depends on what status you held before applying for adjustment of status and how long that status was valid. If you have overstayed the...

A deferred adjudication with no finding of guilt is not a conviction under the immigration law, so you may be eligible to adjust your status. ...

I am a 35yr old UK male my step mother is American and a US citizen can this enable me to be a resident of the US

A stepchild can be petitioned by a U.S. citizen stepparent, but the stepparent-stepchild relation must have been created by virtue of a marriage of...

My niece's fiance is moving here to alabama from england what hurdles can we expect concerning his use,or possession of firearms

It is extremely important that he obey all State and Federal laws relating to firearms. While there may not be specific federal bans on...

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Criminal Record and visa status

No definitive answer can be given to this without reviewing the record of conviction and statute under which you pled guilty. A conviction will be...

Out of status soon, am I banned after that?

With a couple of exceptions, being out of status will preclude an adjustment of status. See INA Section 245(c), 8 USC Section 1155(c). Also,...

Question on 90 day eligibility rule for applying US citizenship

Since the law states that the applicant must have resided continuously for the required period "after being lawfully admitted for permanent...

Hello, I was an international student from country of Georgia and now i need to rejoin my University back

Reinstatement of student status is unavailable to persons who worked without authorization or against whom removal proceedings are pending. You...

If you in F1 status but have worked and filed taxes..can that be a problem when changing into H1 b status?

It is also important to note that, in cases where a change of status is not possible due to a previous violation of status, it may still be...

I have a feloney on 1997 and I would like to know if I can become a citizen or travel to my birth country?

The answer depends on the specifics of your conviction and sentence. It is very important to analyze the impact of the conviction before deciding...