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Q: Hi. I have a question about changing my status and applying for green card based on marriage.

I'm from South Korean and right now I'm in the states with J1 visa participating in Aupair program. I came here in May 2018 and after one year, I extended the program for one more year. So I was going to be done with the program in May 2020 but then Covid19 broke out. So DOS allowed... View More

Kyndra L Mulder
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Kyndra L Mulder
answered on Jul 14, 2020

You may remain in the USA and adjust through your USC spouse. Because your adjustment is through a USC immediate relative you will not be charged with any overstay or out of status time.

Your extension remains a lawful status.

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Q: Can an alien that can work get unemployment because of covid 19 or will that effect his future immigration status
Adan Vega
Adan Vega
answered on Apr 25, 2020

Those who are not citizens can apply and receive unemployment benefits if all of the state requirements are fulfilled. You must have a valid work permit or any immigration status that allows you to work such as a green card, asylee, DACA or TPS status. You must be authorized to work at the time... View More

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