QUESTION
Can I stay legally if my stay permit expired during change of status decision making?
Asked on Jan 12th, 2014 on Immigration - Michigan
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I applied for change of status from b1/b2 to F-1 with all necessary documents. It is almost 2.5 months gone. Could you tell me when the decision will make? Note that, my stay permit will expire in middle of February, 2014. Please help me to give some advice. Thanks.
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You can remain in the US while the process is pending. It is not possible to say exactly how long it will take. Usually the change of status takes about 4-6 months to adjudicate.
Answered on Jan 15th, 2014 at 5:12 PM
Nobody can tell you when the request will be approved, if ever. You may stay in the US while the decision is pending.
Answered on Jan 15th, 2014 at 4:37 PM
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As long as you submitted the application for change of status before your visitor status expired, you are permitted to remain in the US legally while the application is still pending.
Answered on Jan 15th, 2014 at 4:23 PM
You can stay until a decision is made. Hopefully, it will be approved.
Answered on Jan 15th, 2014 at 4:01 PM