Do I have to keep F1 visa all 4 years of college to avail OPT?

Hello: You cannot have both. It is either the F-1 or the A-1. You would just have to calculate which one gives you longer status to remain...

Can I get an F1 visa for joining a community college?

Hello: If the community college has been authorized to accept non-immigrant students, you can get an F-1 to that school. Regards, Brian...

H4 Visa to F1

Hello: You must get the I-20 from the school and file the change of status prior to the expiration of your current...

Asylum

Hello: Normally if it is an affirmative asylum application, it takes about 6 months after filing to get the interview and the...

Can you fly out of the US with just a work permit?

Hello: You have bigger problems here. If somebody comes into the U.S. on ESTA or a B1/B2 with the intention to marry, it could be considered...

U visa status change

Hello: You are eligible to apply for residency at this time. You should contact an attorney to make sure it is done right and that the...

My spouse who is a US citizen has committed about 5 crimes in the past? Will that affect me and will I be denied?

Hello: Based upon the crimes you stated, he will not need to do a Walsh Waiver. There may be other grounds of inadmissibility and other issues,...

Can I file I-130 for my husband while my N-400 is pending?

Hello: Yes, you can file it now. It will automatically convert once your a US Citizen. Regards, Brian D. Lerner Attorney at Law

Hello: Assuming he is not inadmissible on any other grounds, he can apply for advance parole, leave the U.S. and re-enter legally. He should...

I WANT TO BE SEPRATED FROM MY HUSBAND

Hello: The moment you would get a divorce, you no longer would be eligible for the H-4. However, you might be eligible for the T...