Forgot to add in the original post that the person did not apply for a
C-1 visa at a foreign consulate, he simply arrived in the US from
country A with an onward ticket for a week later to country B, and
told the inspector he was coming to visit friends in the US for a week
before departing. The inspector wrote "C-1" across the entry stamp in
his passport. The foreiger in question is Canadian, so he doesn't need
a visa or a visa waiver to enter the US. If anyone cad advise me, I'd
really appreciate it. Thanks very much!
stevegreen@mail.com (Steve Green) wrote in message news:<9b5807fa.0410140833.1576e6bd@posting.google.com>...
> In searching the web, I am finding conflicting reports on whether a
> foreigner who entered the US on a C-1 transit visa can apply to adjust
> status to permanent residency on the basis of marriage to a US
> citizen. Some websites indicate that a C-1 can adjust to immigrant
> status, but cannot adjust to other non-immigrant categories, while
> other sites state that a C-1 cannot adjust at all. I would appreciate
> any information that would clear this up. If you could please provide
> a reference to a statute or government publication, that would be
> great.
>
> Also, if adjustment is permitted, does the same rule that permits
> non-immigrants who overstay their visas by less than six months to
> apply for adjustment of status apply to C-1 visa holders as well?
>
> Thanks very much for all help. |
