09 May 2016

I am a U.S. citizen. My girlfriend is vising me on a B-2 tourist visa and we now wish to get married. Can we apply for adjustment of status, or is she required to leave the U.S. in order to apply for a green card?

Answer There is a procedure for filing the AOS in an immediate relative case for a person who entered on a B-2 visa, but it is not always advisable to take this step. There are potential problems with respect to preconceived intent and even fraud /...

11 Apr 2016

I was enrolled in a J-1 clinical program, but I have not yet completed my 2-year home residency requirement. I am on F-1. Can I apply for change of status to a new J-1 clinical program?

Answer As a general rule, people who are subject to the 2-year HRR cannot change status from within the United States. But, they may be eligible to obtain certain visas from outside the U.S. to allow for a status change through consular processing. (11.Apr.2016)In frequent sessions...