Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

legal stay

my i-94 will expire soon, but i want to change my status from b-2 to f-1. do i have to go home first or can i stay here legally after i submit my change of status?

thanks you!


Asked on 11/30/08, 7:05 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Alice Yardum-Hunter Alice M. Yardum-Hunter, a Law Corp.

Re: legal stay

Yes, you can change status and remain in the U.S. until you get a decision, as long as you apply prior to the expiration on your I-94.

For more information, visit me at http://www.yardum-hunter.com or write to me at [email protected]

Sincerely,

Alice M. Yardum-Hunter, Attorney at Law, Certified Specialist, Immigration & Nationality Law, State Bar of CA, Bd. of Legal Specialization

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Answered on 12/01/08, 10:37 am
Amy Ghosh Law Offices of Amy Ghosh

Re: legal stay

You can stay here legally after you have submitted your application for change of status.

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Answered on 12/01/08, 11:45 am


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