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What are my options to legally apply for a green card or work authorization after I receive my Masters degree from an American University?
Asked on Mar 18th, 2013 on Immigration - Colorado
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I have been in the US since 2006, first on a J1 visa as an Au Pair for 2 yrs then F1 as an undergrad student from 2008 until 2013. I have lived here the whole time and have never left the US for more than a couple of weeks every year to go on vacation. I have completed my Bachelor degree and am now planning on finishing my Masters degree in the US as well. Approximately, I will graduate 2 yrs from now in 2015. What are my options for legally staying and working in the US after having lived here for almost 10 years on different visas? I have always followed all the rules and have never violated any visa regulations.
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Only if you are petitioned by a US employer on the basis of a valid job offer and that petition is approved OR if you are petitioned by a qualified family relative and that petition is approved.
Answered on Mar 19th, 2013 at 3:17 PM
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If you can find the right employer willing to sponsor you, talk to an immigration attorney about the H1B visa. It won't get you a green card, but while in the H1B status, your employer can start the PERM process.
Answered on Mar 19th, 2013 at 1:41 PM