Legal Question in Immigration Law in Idaho

I am from the Philippines and have been residing here in the US under the L1 visa for almost 1 year and a half. My American fiance and I are planning on getting married soon and we also have a baby on the way but my question is, if in any case I lose my job for any reason (since that is the reason why I was sent here in the US to begin with) before we get married, are there any exemptions for me to be able to stay here until we do get married? Is there also any bearing to the fact of me being granted some sort of visa to be able to stay here aside from my work visa that the father of my child is a US citizen?


Asked on 11/21/09, 1:13 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Daniel Hanlon Hanlon Law Group, P.C.

Dear Inquirer:

Since you were lawfully admitted to the US, you will be eligible to file for "adjustment of status" to green card holder based on your spouse's petition after marriage. You will be issued a work authorization document approximately 90 days after filing for adjustment of status. That said, there is no "exemption" to falling out of status. If you are terminated from your job, you will be technically out of status, even though your I-94 will not have expired.

I recommend that you call 626 585 8005 or visit www.hanlonlawgroup.com if you would like to schedule an appointment for a confidential consultation to discuss this matter further.

Regards,

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Answered on 11/26/09, 1:37 pm


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