My dad applied for a EB-5 visa a while ago (for him and I) and we are still waiting for approval. He recently arrived in the US and has to wait 90 days before he can apply for I-485. I am currently in the US but my OPT expired on May 29. Can I still stay in the US while waiting for him to apply for I-485?
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Bernard P Wolfsdorf
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyUnder the new law, you can be out of status by up to 180 days.
Lynne Feldman
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyYou have a 60-day grace period after OPT and there is a 180-day forgiveness period for out of status, but I would arrange for both of you to file the I-485s immediately - the change in plans to file sooner than 90 days can be your status lapse.
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