Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

Re: Currently TN would like permanent status

Straight answer: the easiest option is through the parent filing an I-130 for you to classify you as their child. Even after that is approved, the waiting list for married children of US citizens (about 6 years presently) must be endured before you can file the application for permanent residence and work permit. Meanwhile, to remain in the US you would have to maintain your TN status or status through another work visa category. Employment immigration could work and would be a little bit shorter, such as a 3 to 5-year wait. But that isn't as sure of a thing because it depends upon the cooperation of a willing employer and a lot more paperwork.

Liem Doan, Esq.

Re: Currently TN would like permanent status

That parent may be able to petition for you. Also, you may want to consider a nonimmigrant status that will allow you to adjust to permanent residence through your job.

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Re: Currently TN would like permanent status

You may be eligible on your own through the lengthy process of obtaining lawful permanent resident status through employment, or if you are eligible, you or your spouse may be able to apply through your US citizen parent. All this depends on your particular situation and cannot be readily determined without taking a closer look at your case. You should hire an attorney to help you and not venture out on your own. You may contact me at Tel. 415-834-1884 or [email protected].

Re: Currently TN would like permanent status

Thank you for your posting.

If you have parents that are a citizen, your most success would come from a petition from them, allowing you to stay here as a permanent resident. There are other ways, such as marrying a U.S. Citizen, but only by sitting down with an attorney and going over all your options are you going to know what may work and what will not.

Best of luck, and if you need representation, please email me at [email protected]. I'm happy to help in any way that I can.

Re: Currently TN would like permanent status

There are a variety of ways to obtain your green card, some are employment-based and others are through family-based petitions. From what you have stated, you do have ways to obtain permanent residency.

We can likely assist you with your case; yet, without more information regarding the facts of your case, it is difficult to evaluate your best course of action. If you are in the northern or southern California metropolitan areas, please contact us via telephone or email us at [email protected] and someone will assist you.