I came to the USA on a F1 visa and completed my program. I am currently on post graduation OPT work authorization which will be expiring in 3 months. My mom is a LPR and filed an I-130 on my behalf last year. She is eligible to for US citizenship this year.
My question is can my mother do a Concurrent filing for me to stay in the USA after she acquires her USA citizenship, eventhough my I-130 is still pending?
If it's not possible for my mom to do a concurrent filing, can I file a change of status request to go from F1 Status to B1/B2 status?
If so, can i stay in the USA while the change of status is pending?
Also, should I submit the change of status request before my OPT expires or within my 60 days grace period?
I have a visitors visa and an additional 6 months in USA would help me to get myself together and put things in place if I must leave the USA.
I do not wish to acrude unlawful presence in the USA and I am looking for the best option to stay in the USA.
My question is can my mother do a Concurrent filing for me to stay in the USA after she acquires her USA citizenship, eventhough my I-130 is still pending?
If it's not possible for my mom to do a concurrent filing, can I file a change of status request to go from F1 Status to B1/B2 status?
If so, can i stay in the USA while the change of status is pending?
Also, should I submit the change of status request before my OPT expires or within my 60 days grace period?
I have a visitors visa and an additional 6 months in USA would help me to get myself together and put things in place if I must leave the USA.
I do not wish to acrude unlawful presence in the USA and I am looking for the best option to stay in the USA.
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