Can I apply for asylum in one state but go to college at same timein another and maintain F1 status?
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Can I apply for asylum in one state but go to college at same timein another and maintain F1 status?
Asked on June 26, 2012 under Immigration Law, California
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SB, Member, California / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Immigration is a federal practice so you do not file in a state; it's a petition that's filed federally with the USCIS. However, you can still maintain F-1 status while the application for asylum is pending. If your asylum application is not approved, however, you may have a difficult time extending your F-1 status given that you will have had immigrant intent with the filing of the asylum application.
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