If my friend is an international student from India and was caught working at a gas station by immigration officials, what are the legal options he has to stay in the US and to avoid deportation?

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If my friend is an international student from India and was caught working at a gas station by immigration officials, what are the legal options he has to stay in the US and to avoid deportation?

He is on F1 visa status.

Asked on December 30, 2015 under Immigration Law, Montana

Answers:

SB Member California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 8 years ago | Contributor

If he is in violation of his status, he may not have too many options.  He should seek the advice of an immigration attorney in the area to help him with his case but really there are probably not too many options open to him.


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