Legal Question in Immigration Law in Nebraska
Adjustment of Status
What federal statute permits a K-1 Visa alien spouse to legally continue to remain within the United States while awaiting an I-485 action for adjustment of status after the Visa has expired and before the I-485 decision is reached?
Asked on 8/31/06, 11:54 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
David Nachman
Nachman & Associates, P.C.
Re: Adjustment of Status
This would be Section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The assumption, of course, is that the K-1 has married the USC spouse that has petitioned for him/her.
Answered on 9/01/06, 7:37 am