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How will I be able to work and live in the US if I have a B1/B2 visa?
Asked on Dec 21st, 2012 on Immigration - Florida
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I am a Syrian guy who run away from Syria. And I have B1/B2 Visa to the US. How can I be able to work and live in the US. My brother was arrested 2 times, a lot of my friends died during the violence in Syria. I have a lot of friend who’s arrested and we still have no idea where they are.
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You cannot work in B-1/B-2 status. You need to either be petitioned for a work visa in order to have work authorization or if you have a viable claim for political asylum, submit that type of application to USCIS.
Answered on Dec 30th, 2012 at 9:52 AM
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You can't work with a B1/B2 visa or stay in the U.S. after your visa expires. However, you may qualify for asylum depending on when your last entry into the U.S. was. I strongly suggest that you contact an experienced immigration attorney for a face-to-face consultation and give him/her all of the facts surrounding your situation. He/she would then be in a better position to analyze your case and advise you of your options.
Answered on Dec 30th, 2012 at 9:51 AM
Rebecca T White
Your best option may be to first determine if you are eligible for TPS, and if not, if an asylum application may be an option. If you are professionally educated a work visa may be an option as well.
Answered on Dec 27th, 2012 at 1:43 PM
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You might be eligible for a humanitarian visa (TPS status).
Answered on Dec 27th, 2012 at 12:45 PM
Immigration Law Attorney serving New York, NY
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Oltarsh & Associates, P.C.
If you have a well founded fear of future persecution and you arrived within the last year you can apply for political asylum. I would strongly suggest hiring an attorney as political asylum claims are complicated and if you do not succeed, you will be sent into removal proceedings.
Answered on Dec 27th, 2012 at 12:45 PM
Maybe you can apply for asylum.
Answered on Dec 27th, 2012 at 12:45 PM