How to Change From B-2 Visitor to F-1 Student Status
A visitor who wants to study must change to F-1 before classes begin. Here are the I-20, SEVIS and I-539 steps, the no-study rule and when to apply abroad.
Immigration Law
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Can You Sponsor a Stepchild for a Green Card?
A stepchild qualifies for a green card only if you married the child's parent before the child turned 18. What proof USCIS wants and what a divorce changes.
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Adjustment of Status or Consular Processing for a Spouse?
Some couples can choose between a spouse adjusting in the United States and finishing at a consulate. Here is how each route runs and what decides it.
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How the CSPA Age Calculation Works When a Child Turns 21
The Child Status Protection Act can keep a child under 21 on paper after a real 21st birthday. The formula differs by category, and a one-year deadline follows.
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How to Get Your CBP Entry and Exit Records Through FOIA
CBP holds your I-94 history, inspection notes, sworn statements and expedited removal records. How to request them and what they decide in your next filing.
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Can You Change From J-1 to H-1B Without Leaving the U.S.?
A change from J-1 to H-1B inside the United States works only if Section 212(e) does not apply or is waived, and only if the timing lines up with the H-1B cap.