Inverness, FL Immigration Law Firms & Lawyers

Hello, for our clients who do not have OPT stem extension, we have sometimes changed their status to an H3 traineeship visa.  These are difficult to prove, but we have had success. It will give you a maximum of 18 months.  You can also look around for other companies to sponsor you.  We are filing employment-based cases for those with only a bachelor's degree (in fact we just to an i140 approval for an EB3 case yesterday, without an RFE).  If you would like to get a legal fee estimate, please send an email to me at dawn@legacyimmigrationattorney.com.

The clear intent of the law is to prohibit unapproved people from working in the U.S. employment market. If a person is currently applying for lawful status in the U.S. but has not yet received the EAD (work permit) or their LPR (Green card) approval, then they may not work lawfully. The real question is whether or not Immgiration Serives will penalize you for working without documents in your application process?  If your spouse falls into the "immediate relative" category (US Citizen Spouse petitioning you), then your unauthorized work is exempted from the normal inadmissibility provision. In other words, the unauthorized work would not require a waiver or make you completely inadmissible to adjust status.  One problem that can really be a major stumbling stone is the "false claim to US Citizenship". Many people, especially people who have lived in the US for many years, will work as a US Citizen when they are not indeed a US Citizen. If USCIS finds out that you have made a false claim after 1996, you will be permanentely ineligible for LPR or Citizenship in the US.  This is provided as information alone, this is not legal advice and should not be construed as legal advice. This information should not be relied upon solely for any purpose. You should seek out the advice of a high level, licensed attorney for more information. 

I am glad you have your child and am so sorry you lost your wife.. Deferred action allows you to remain in the U.S. and to obtain work authorization. Make sure you do not let it expire without taking action. It is not a green card. When your daughter turns 21 years of age she can petition for you to obtain permanent residency. To get permanent residency before then you would need to qualify under one of the many categories for permanent residency. I would be happy to consult with you on what if anything you would qualify for. Contact my office to set up a consultation to discuss procedures, fees, and timing.