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A C1/D2 crew member must return to their ship. They cannot adjust status, nor seek relief for the most part. A person who overstays a C1/D2 can be deported They usually have no right to adjust status even if they marry a U.S. Citizen. It is best to consider consular processing and leave with the ship. Should negotiation be needed, you may need an experienced Filipino licensed attorney who practices Filipino maritime or armed forces law. There has only been one exception in the history of immigration law. However, if you were not petitioned directly or indirectly for an immigration visa by January 14, 1998, then you cannot do much. I strongly recommend an appointment or teleconference to consider all of your options.

If you have a legal nonimmigrant status like H-1B, your applying for political asylum will not cancel the H-1B status. In applying for asylum while in status, you will only have one chance to prove your case for asylum. That will be at the local asylum office. If your case is denied, you will receive a notice of such action, but U.S.C.I.S. will take no steps to cancel your status or to put your case before an immigration court. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.

That one conviction is not likely to be a problem; but what is his current immigration status? That is the bigger issue as he may need to apply for an immigrant visa at his home consulate.