I want to know what are the legal ways to get a green card and work in my current occupation, without relying on an employer to file an application (or getting married...)
current status: H1B
Thanks
2006-10-06 21:32:36 · 9 answers · asked by Green card 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
Green card in the US, of course
2006-10-06 21:34:32 · update #1
go back to your country and contact the US embassy and then have them give you the proper paperwork to fill out and then wait your turn like every other LEGAL immigrant does . Oh sure your company may have to wait for you to get legal before they can get you to do some US citizen's job for less money and thus screw his family over but you'll feel better knowing you did it the right way. So the company won't save $50,000 dollars right away too bad.
2006-10-06 21:51:45 · answer #1 · answered by older_fat_male 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you are already legally working in the USA (H1), go to:
http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/1GreenCard.htm
Look at the options, and choose "How can I immigrate to the USA".
There should be links to download the necessary forms, which you have to fill in, and pay a fee.
An immigration lawyer (See your local yellow pages) might be able to help. At least he/she will give you an honest assessment of your chances.
Good luck!
2006-10-07 00:31:54 · answer #2 · answered by colinmeister 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is a question for the INS people. In some states, they have programs for people who have been here for a while who want to become citizens, an amnesty program. Check and see if you may qualify for this status, and good luck to you.
2006-10-06 21:37:27 · answer #3 · answered by Barbara W 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Apply for the Diversity Lottery. Just follow the instructions...and don't pay people to do this for you!
http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/types/types_1318.html
2006-10-06 21:35:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Consulate of your country has the appropriate documentation.
2006-10-06 21:36:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
in case you're extreme approximately getting married, you may desire to communicate to an immigration lawyer. the guidelines approximately who desires what form of visa rely on the place you intend to stay once you're married.
2016-10-18 23:20:51 · answer #6 · answered by daw 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Counsult an immigration consultant.
2006-10-06 21:35:28 · answer #7 · answered by Dr Dee 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to the American embassy in you'r country, and apply!
2006-10-06 21:36:27 · answer #8 · answered by alfonso 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.dvlottery.state.gov/
2006-10-06 21:36:38 · answer #9 · answered by Zettag 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋