QUESTION
Can I adjust status before my court hearing?
Asked on Jan 28th, 2015 on Immigration - New York
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My appeal for VAWA was sustained 3 days ago. However many things are still not clear. I am wondering if I can apply for green card now before my court hearing in this coming March 26 knowing that I am in removal process. What it will happen in the court? Can I request an earlier court date? Can I apply for travel document now before the court and is there any risk of being banned to turn back at the security even though I have the travel document? What is the next step?
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If your Vawa application has been granted and you are in removal proceedings then you can file for an administrative closure of the court case and then proceed to filing an I 485 to adjust status.
Answered on Jan 28th, 2015 at 9:50 PM
You need to talk to your lawyer. If your case is in Immigration court, only Immigration court has jurisdiction over adjustment of status.
Answered on Jan 28th, 2015 at 8:02 PM