Legal Question in Immigration Law in Texas

I am in united states in f1 status but my sister holds a citizenship of united states. Since i am here in stated will i be illegible to adjust my visa status or in other words lets say will i be able to file a green card on behalf of my sister being the citizen of states? How long will the processing time be if i am illegible to do so?


Asked on 4/12/10, 7:13 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Luba Smal Smal Immigration Law Office

No, you are not eligible for adjustment of status (green card) at this time.

Depending on your country of birth, waiting time for your visa number will be 10 years or more, starting after your sister files the I-130 petition.

If you can't maintain a lawful student status during these many years, you will have to depart USA and wait abroad. If you fall out of status and become illegal, you will not be able to adjust status based on your sister's petition.

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Answered on 4/17/10, 7:20 am


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