09/03/2026
F-1 students have several ways to stay after graduation. But here’s one nobody talks about.
If you came to the US as a student under 21 — and one parent abandoned, abused, or neglected you — you may qualify for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status.
You don’t need to be in foster care. You don’t need to have crossed the border illegally. Just one parent. And it leads directly to a green card.
But there’s a catch: you must apply before your 21st birthday. Once that day passes — this option is gone forever.
If you’re an F-1 student approaching 21, call us today. There may be a green card pathway you never knew existed.
☎️ Free consultation: 781-819-3647
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