<p>Here’s the situation: my dad’s lawyer said that the chance for my family of obtaining a permanent resident status (North Carolina in this case) is high. Until we get a letter of approval, my father’s status is under F1 and my status would be under F2. Last time I checked, the processing time is around 1-3 years. It has been almost 2 years since my dad applied for AOS. </p>
<p>The three top colleges I’m pondering are outside of state: UCB, UCSC, and UCLA. Am I eligible for any of the scholarships offered at these colleges?</p>