Legal Question in Immigration Law in New York

Re: i want to become legal all the way

Dear Sir/Madam,

If you are still eligible for the immigration benefits that you applied for which entitled you to work authorization you may apply for a renewal.

Since recently, local offices no longer have the ability to issue interim EADs. However, a request can be made to the appropriate service center. If you are no longer eligible for immigration benefits you should consult with an immigration lawyer to assess your current immigration status.

Re: i want to become legal all the way

It is impossible to give you advice based on facts that you provided. I would need more information. Have you applied for a green card about a year ago and received a work authorization after that? If this is the case, you can just renew your work authorization and keep working and stay here untill you get your immigration case approved or denied. If you got your work authorization based on something else (Optional Practical Training, for example) you need to consult immigration attorney to find out whether you can legally stay here. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me directly at [email protected].

Good luck!

Kseniya Zavala