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Can a visitors visa stay in the US while the petition for green card is on process?

Asked on Feb 12th, 2014 on Immigration - Texas
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I am 27 years old and my mother will petition me. I am currently inside the US.
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No, because you must remain in status if you wish to apply for adjustment of status when the priority date for your case becomes current. For your category, it will takes at least 10 years before the priority dates becomes current.
Answered on Feb 18th, 2014 at 11:07 AM

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