Legal Question in Immigration Law in California
change of status from I-Visa?
I am a citizen of Germany and I have a Journalist Visa, which is the I-Visa. Could
I do a change of status to get a green card or what exactely could I do to legally
work in the US, apart from sponsorship and marriage.
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: change of status from I-Visa?
There are a few ways you can self petition for a green card although the standards are very high. Usually you have show exceptional or extraordinary skill in your profession.
Otherwise, you will need a family member or employer to petition for you to obtain your green card.
Re: change of status from I-Visa?
this previous post is dismissing the fact that you can change your nonimmigrant status and be petitioned by an employer. Call my office when you have time, and we can set up a consult.
Gabriel D. Jack
Muston & Jack, PC
1671 The Alameda, Suite 210
San Jose, CA 95126
408.293.2026
650.743.6296-cell
Re: change of status from I-Visa?
You can change to H1b visa if the company you work for is willing to sponsor you. Also you can self petition if you can show eXtra ordinary ability in your field of exoertise.