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I suppose filing for F-1 reinstatement could be a viable backup plan. Getting a college degree is always a good idea and pretty much your only path to employment based immigration. Here are your basic requirements:
You will only be considered for reinstatement as an F-1 student if you establish:
A. That the violation of status was due solely to circumstances beyond your control or that failure to reinstate you would result in extreme hardship;
B. You are pursuing or will pursue a full course of study;
C. You have not been employed without authorization; and
D. You are not in removal proceedings.
But, perhaps it would be a good idea to go to the international office of your college and get the opinion of an immigration advisor. Of course, the F-1 reinstatement would have to go hand in hand with withdrawing your immigrant petition and AOS and having a convincing case that you have closer ties to another country and do not intend to reside in the US.
Another avenue you can pursue is to leave and re-enter in F-1 status if it is granted. No unlawful presence if no determination has been made. May be somewhat more risky to be approved to return than changing your status from within the US.
You will only be considered for reinstatement as an F-1 student if you establish:
A. That the violation of status was due solely to circumstances beyond your control or that failure to reinstate you would result in extreme hardship;
B. You are pursuing or will pursue a full course of study;
C. You have not been employed without authorization; and
D. You are not in removal proceedings.
But, perhaps it would be a good idea to go to the international office of your college and get the opinion of an immigration advisor. Of course, the F-1 reinstatement would have to go hand in hand with withdrawing your immigrant petition and AOS and having a convincing case that you have closer ties to another country and do not intend to reside in the US.
Another avenue you can pursue is to leave and re-enter in F-1 status if it is granted. No unlawful presence if no determination has been made. May be somewhat more risky to be approved to return than changing your status from within the US.