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Old May 20th 2018 | 6:40 am
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Hey

So I’m here in the US on my ESTA. I have an interview date for my green-card in London (June 20th, which is still within my 90 days on the ESTA). I’m wondering if there’s any way to simply pick-up while in the US? I know about adjustment of status and how it’s risky but I’m talking about just moving the interview from U.K. to US since I’m here and have a job offer?

Of course, I plan on going back for the medical and interview but things would be a lot easier (and cheaper) if there’s a way to finish things while I’m here.

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Old May 20th 2018 | 6:44 am
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Originally Posted by smp17
Hey

So I’m here in the US on my ESTA.

You are in the USA on the VWP. ESTA is just pre-clearance approval.

I have an interview date for my green-card in London...
One cannot obtain a green card from outside the USA, so most likely you have an interview for an immigrant visa.

I’m wondering if there’s any way to simply pick-up while in the US?
No. The immigrant visa interview must be held outside the USA. A visa can't be issued inside the USA.

I know about adjustment of status and how it’s risky but I’m talking about just moving the interview from U.K. to US since I’m here and have a job offer?
No, sorry. It doesn't work that way.

Of course, I plan on going back for the medical and interview but things would be a lot easier (and cheaper) if there’s a way to finish things while I’m here.
Unfortunately, there's no way to make that happen.

Rene
 
Old May 20th 2018 | 7:19 am
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Ok cheers!
 
Old May 21st 2018 | 12:58 am
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I agree 100% with Rene on her answer.
 

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