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---- This means that F-1 students (as well as J and M visa holders) do not accrue unlawful presence merely due to a violation of status until a formal finding is made by one of the above authorities. Based on this info, I don't think the State Department is one of the parties responsible to make this finding (I could be wrong). Your brother could be in luck. Let us know how it goes. I replied to a similar post with same info on VJ or some other place, and I recollect the fellow received the visa without any findings. Good luck. Thanks for that info. This sounds promising. Wish us luck. Will let you know how it goes in 11 days

What if he hasn’t been a full time student or opt the last 2 years in the US?

PR application was submitted in 2016 while he was F1 status in the US. He graduated in 2023 and did not continue full time study or opt. I was assuming he became out of status then.

Yes it is admit until D/S

I’ve asked but he hasn’t reply

Should he fill up the waiver i601 and bring it to the interview with supporting documents in case it’s needed?

The focus remains on what we can do now to ensure a successful interview

My brother (35) has a green card interview in Jakarta in a few weeks. He was in the US with a student visa but he graduated and his visa expired. He stayed in the US out of status for 2 years while waiting for the interview appointment. Now that he has received his appointment date, he has flown back to Jakarta to prepare for his interview. Is this a concern for the interview that he was out of status? He’s now in Jakarta for the interview in a few weeks. He has taken the medical exam there. In the US, he lives with our mom by themselves. My mom is 72, just had knee replacements. She was a PR when she filed the application to sponsor him in 2016 but now is a citizen since 3 years ago. Any advice for a successful interview? Application submitted in 2016 when he was 26. He’s not married