How will a change of status affect a green card petition?
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How will a change of status affect a green card petition?
I am in H1-B visa status and I am changing visa status to F1. My parents are permanent residents and they have filed a petition for green card which will take some years. Does my change of status going to affect my green card petition?
Asked on May 7, 2012 under Immigration Law, Illinois
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SB, Member, California / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Yes, it might. If your parents have already submitted a petition on your behalf for an immigrant visa, that suggests that you have immigrant intent. F-1 status does not allow for immigrant intent so it is possible that your application to change status to F-1 will be denied because of your immigrant intent.
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