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Having lived in the USA 9 years (L1-B to E2 from the UK), the company I worked for was sold. My E2 visa tied to the company was immediately void. I have filed a I-539 change of status to a B2 tourist and the application is still pending. My question is having worked legally in the USA for 9 years is there route to permanent residency? I have no family residing in the USA.
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There is no direct path to a green card because you worked in the United States for nine years. You would need to be the beneficiary of an employment-based or family-based immigrant visa petition in order to obtain a green card. The only avenue that would allow you to self-petition would be if you could establish extraordinary ability or through investment. You can read more about these options at http://myattorneyusa.com/investment-immigration.
Answered on Apr 18th, 2016 at 3:37 PM