Pasadena, CA
Immigration Lawyer at Pasadena, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration
Yes, you are out of status and the "grace period" does not apply.
You should not depart the US if you have a properly filed application for adjustmenty of status pending.
Consult with an attorney. If you abandoned your status previously, you will have a problem.
At any time, provided you meet the continuous residence and related requirements. Consult with an attorney.
As long as your visa remains valid and your husband is maintaining F-1 status, you should be able to reenter the US.
You should not be questioned anout a criminal history when you return as a US Citizen, as ,ong as the conviction was disclosed and addressed when...
You can travel to Canada or Mexico with the I-94 alone for up to 30 days under the "contiguous territory" rule.
If you also have a valid H-1B stamp in your passport, travel should not iompact the EAD process.
This big dilemma is quite complicated, warranting a consultation with an experienced immigration attorney.
I would not read too much into any information that you may see on the CIS website. Address any RFE once it arrives by mail.