QUESTION
Can I change my status from B1 to green card holder after one week of stay in the US?
Asked on Jan 24th, 2015 on Immigration - Texas
More details to this question:
I am coming to the US to attend a three day conference. I would like to stay much longer (3 months) or even obtain a green card but don't know what justification I should give. I have a friend who I intend to stay with for that time but afraid to disclose my second intention at the port of entry. What can I do?
1 ANSWER
Bruce A. Coane
There's no procedure to "justify" getting a green card, pro se. It's all very complicated. To get an extension of stay on a B status, It's always good to see a lawyer, but such justifications such as medical care, sightseeing, etc, have worked in the past, although no particular justification is ever guaranteed to work.
Answered on Jan 26th, 2015 at 12:27 PM