What Happens If Your Change of Status Is Denied?
A denied I-539 or I-129 change of status can leave you out of status that day. Here is what the denial triggers, the 30-day motion window, and the safer exits.
Immigration Law
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Why the Administrative Record Decides Your Immigration Lawsuit
Federal judges review immigration denials on the administrative record alone. No new letters, no new experts. The file you build before the denial is the case.
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How Does a U.S. Citizen Get a Green Card for a Child?
An unmarried child under 21 of a U.S. citizen is an immediate relative: no visa wait, one I-130 per child, and often a same-day I-485 filing.
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Can M-1 Students Work or Do Practical Training?
M-1 students cannot work during their program. Practical training comes only after completion, one month per four months of study, up to six months total.
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When Can You Sue Over an Ignored Immigration FOIA Request?
If USCIS, ICE, CBP or EOIR misses the statutory deadline on your records request, you can go to federal court. What a FOIA lawsuit does and what it costs.
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Can My Sibling's Spouse and Children Immigrate Too?
Your sibling's spouse and unmarried children under 21 ride on the same F4 petition as derivatives. The risks: a child who turns 21 or marries, or a new spouse.