Legal Question in Immigration Law in Illinois

I have been in the US for the past 7 and a half years under F1 status(College + OPT). My OPT expires in February and i have not been able to find a job yet, but i would like the opportunity to stay in the US for longer while looking for a job. My Computer Science degree makes me eligible for an OPT extension but i have to be employed in order to be able to get it.

After doing some research i came upon 2 categories which i may be falling in. One is Cancellation of Removal(for 7 years). The other is adjustment of status

I would really appreciate any insight regarding these 2 categories

thank you


Asked on 11/06/09, 1:13 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Luba Smal Smal Immigration Law Office

Unfortunately, you are not eligible under either one of these immigration benefits that you mentioned.

Who is going to petition for your adjustment of status?

You are clearly not eligible for cancellation, even if you are apprehended by ICE and referred for removal to Immigration Court.

If you are out of status since Feb 2009, you cannot apply for a change or extension of status.

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Answered on 11/11/09, 1:20 am


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