O3 Visa and change of status

If you marry a US citizen, there is no bar to adjustment of status for overstay. We have successfully adjusted to permanent residence those marrying US citizens who were overstays in the country for years. The main concern is whether the marriage is bona fide. If you are lucky enough to find a position in which you can be sponsored to remain in the US prior to your divorce becoming final, you can apply for a change of status to the eligible category. If you have sufficient means or a financial sponsor, you may decide to attend schooling in the US under a F-1 change of status. You may also check periodically to see whether nationals or residents of your country are eligible for beneficial programs of the US government, such as Temporary Protected Status (TPS) or Deferred Departure. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee & Arthur Lee, Esqs.’ (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.