Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

EWI is always a valid concern when one applies for adjustment of status. However, if your priority date, as you say, is March 2001, and if you are otherwise protected by INA sec. 245(i), you might be able to apply for adjustment of status and pay an additional fine to the USCIS. If you need help, please let me know.

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Once your priority date becomes current you are eligible to apply for adjustment of status in the U.S. Since your sister petitioned for you in March 2001 you are covered under section 245i, a law that allows an illegal alien to adjust status if he/she was a beneficiary of an immigrant petition filed before April 30, 2001.