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How can I get a residency for US

Asked on Jul 17th, 2013 on Immigration - Alaska
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how can I apply for residency for US if I already have the permit to work in US for some company?
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Immigration and Nationality Law Attorney serving New York, NY
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One of the ways to immigrate of course is through employment-based sponsorship. The question in your case is what type of permit you have to work in this country. If you are here on a nonimmigrant visa such as H-1B for specialized worker or L-1 as an intracompany transferee, the organization would likely be able to sponsor you for your permanent residence and you would be allowed to adjust status in the States so long as you continue to maintain your legal status. On the other hand, if you previously violated your status and only now have an employment authorization document (EAD) from U.S.C.I.S., you may be ineligible to adjust status even if the company sponsors you and you obtain both labor certification and completion of the next step, the I-140 petition. You may wish to consult with an experienced immigration lawyer prior to investing time and money into this type of application. There are of course other ways to immigrate, but a proper answer would require further information on your background. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.  
Answered on Jul 20th, 2013 at 8:42 PM

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Immigration Law Attorney serving St. Louis, MO
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What type of visa are you working under?  Your company may be able to petition for you to become a permanent resident depending on the job and t.he company
Answered on Jul 18th, 2013 at 6:08 PM

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