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Can B2 tourist visa be directly converted to green card and if so, what is the process?
Asked on Jun 27th, 2014 on Immigration - Texas
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Hello. I came to the States when I was 16 years old, and finished my high school, bachelor's and master's degree from here. I was a G1 dependent, then converted to F1 during my undergrad. I moved back to my home country in 2009, then came back for a master's degree. While visiting my country in 2010, I was offered a job there, and accepted it. Now, after 2 years I am back in States on B1/B2 visa, and I have been offered a job, and my prospective employer is even willing to process it directly to green card. I need to know if as a B1/B2 visa, it is possible to do so? My visa is a 5-year multiple entry, and I can be here legally until November. Also, if yes, what is the process?
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If you can qualify under the first or second employment-based preference, you might be able to do this, but normally you can't change from a B-1/B-2 to a green card while in the U.S. You would have to consular process. You need to schedule a consultation with an attorney to see your options as you may need to change to another nonimmigrant work authorized status first.
Answered on Jun 30th, 2014 at 10:12 AM