hi !!
Jun 29, 2023
Not sure I accidentally violated my status, any help is appreciated!
Hello,
I am looking for some guidance on my current immigration situation.
Here are some of the details and my questions:
Sep 2018 - Sep 2022: F1 Visa
May 2022: Sent application for U visa and related I765 (EAD)
Nov 2022: OPT approval valid from Jan 2023 to Jan 2024
Jan 2023: Started working full-time on OPT
March 2023: EAD and deferred action related to U visa were approved. Started working on my free time with the EAD, while keeping my normal full-time OPT job. At this point I am working different jobs with 2 different EAD cards.
March 2023: EB-2 NIW petition sent (I140)
June 2023: Quit my job with F1 OPT
June 2023: EB-2 NIW petition approved with the priority date being 03/13/2023.
My questions are: did I mess up my status by working on 2 EADs? If so, what can I do to become lawfully present again in order for me to apply for the green card once my PD is current?
I am currently unemployed for about 2 weeks now with my F1 OPT but I believe it is still valid.
Does my U visa deferred action grant me any legal status? Will I have any issues when applying for the green card? Can I expedite the I485 through congressman or other resources?
Thank you
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