If I have 2 US born children and am maintaining F1 status but it is difficult to both attend class and take care of them, can I change my status to any kind of resident status?
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If I have 2 US born children and am maintaining F1 status but it is difficult to both attend class and take care of them, can I change my status to any kind of resident status?
Asked on April 12, 2015 under Immigration Law, New York
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SB Member California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
If you have a degree and can qualify for a work visa based on your degree through an employer that is willing to petition you for a work visa, then that would be the way for you to be able to work. With the F-1 you should be able to get some type of work authorization although it is limited to the number of hours and where you can work. If you have a spouse who is able to work, then he/she can also try to do the work visa route.
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