Legal Question in Immigration Law in Connecticut

Am i eligible for 245i?

I am Indian citizen, been here for about 15 years. The first time I came as a student, 2nd time a tourist both times staying years beyond my visa. I have been in restaurant management field with a masters in hospitality admn. working on my ss# as a normal citizen would by getting paychecks after deducting taxes. When the 245i was introduced a few years ago, I consulted a lawyer about my eligiblity who advised me that the only way it could benefit me was if I found an employer who could show

that no suitable american citizen was available to fill a position related to my field. Another way was of investing 500,000 us dollars in a business or firm and sponsoring oneself.

Recently I learnt of other people that have gotten sponsored for fields not related to theirs or by investing a small amount of money like 50k. Is this possible? Am I eligible? Can someone help me from around the area. I am willing to travel even if the lawyer is located far but can convince me that I am eligible to apply.


Asked on 12/21/04, 8:17 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Amy Ghosh Law Offices of Amy Ghosh

Re: Am i eligible for 245i?

245 (i) is no longer available..last date to apply was April 30, 2001..did you apply under 245 (i) or not? If not....you can get labor certification done through your restaurant...but you would not be able to adjust and get greencard until 245 (i) comes back. You may be eligible for cancellation of removal as well. Please write to me directly!!!

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Answered on 12/22/04, 9:45 am


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