How does the Sponsor method of legalization in the USA?

The best way to describe the timeliness of any immigration filing would be to use an adage: you snooze, you lose. In other words, once your visa expires which triggers a lapse of your legal status, a sponsor cannot resuscitate your visa or assist in obtaining another non-immigrant visa while in the United States. Please see an immigration attorney in Illinois to examine any possible venues for prospective immigration benefits if applicable.

The longer you are out of status the more problems can occur. For example departure from country after 180 days will mean a 3 yr bar from reentry. After 1 yr it's 10 yrs. See an attorney to explore your options. Dhenu Savla SwagatUSA, LLC www.swagatusa.com

You should talk to an attorney to explore your options. Primarily employment & family sponsors are used. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Franco Capriotti - Senior Legal Counsel & Former Professor of Immigration Law - Capriotti International Law FIRST 15 MINUTE CONSULTATION IS FREE (SKYPE or phone only). e-mail to set up a time that is convenient: [email protected] NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE, WE CAN HELP. Our services are not limited by State, nor International boundaries. Our licenses allow us to represent people worldwide. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Do not rely completely on information you get on a website. It is always wise to consult personally with an immigration attorney before taking any action. Consider contacting one of the attorneys on , or www.ailalawyer.com - If you are low income go here: www.justice.gov/eoir/probono/states.htm or http://www.immigrationlawhelp.org/ _______________________________________________________________________________________