Legal Question in Immigration Law in Indiana

Dear Madam or Sir,

I have a friend who is 22 years old. Right now, she is out of status. She and her family came to the United States with B2 visa. Shortly after, her dad applied asylum when she was 16. She was included in the asylum application. So, she wants to verify:

1. Since she is 22 years old already, she is not eligible to be included in her dad's asylum petition for being a family member?

2. If she is excluded from the asylum petition, is she eligible to apply for F1 student visa in order to keep herself to stay in the United States legally?

Thanks for the answer.


Asked on 2/25/10, 5:36 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alice Yardum-Hunter Alice M. Yardum-Hunter, a Law Corp.

1. That is correct.

2. If she is out of status, she does not qualify to change status, so the answer is no.

The above is information, not legal advice and doesn't form an attorney client relationship. You may feel free to contact me for further information at [email protected] or 818 609 1953.

Sincerely,

Alice Yardum-Hunter, Attorney at Law

Certified Specialist, Immigration & Nationality Law

State Bar of CA, Bd. of Legal Specialization

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Answered on 3/11/10, 8:18 am


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