Lose status

Lose status

To stay in the U. S. longer than the period of time which DHS gave to a person when he/she entered the U. S. , or to fail to meet the requirements or violate the terms of the visa classification. The person becomes "out of status". For example, you entered the U. S. on a student visa to study at a university. You work at your uncle's convenience store without authorization, and do not study. You have lost status. You are out of status.

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