Gonzales, TX Immigration Law Firms & Lawyers

You can change status from B1/B2 to F1 if you get accepted to a school that is accredited with the USCIS. All such schools have a person on their staff called Designated School Official. These officials have the authority to issue the forms you would have to submit to USCIS with your application for change of status. You would also have to prove your ability to support yourself in the U.S. (because you would not be permitted to work while in the U.S. on an F1 visa).

Yes. You may petition for your married sister and her family on Form I-130. Her husband and unmarried children under 21 years of age may immigrate with her. However, the wait period is about 10 years before she can immigrate.

If your father entered the US on a visa and you are a USC citizen over the age of 21, in theory he could adjust status to permenent resident without departing the US.  There are a serioes of facts that come into play in making the determination to do this, including whether he has any prior record with criminal or immigration authorities. The forms you will need may vary according to the case, but the petition is the I-130 and the adjustment application is I-485.  You will need to look into other forms, such as the affidavit of support.  If you need assistance with the processing of the case, we can assist you.