Legal Question in Immigration Law in New York

g5 visa holder

im a g5 visa right now and is it possible that i can change my status from g5 to h1b1 because while im working as a g5 holder i also go to school as a license practitioner nurse do you think that i can change my visa? b'coz everytime i ask somebody regarding this matter they always say no. thank you


Asked on 11/14/06, 7:27 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Emrah Artukmac Emrah Artukmac, Esq., P.L.L.C.

Re: g5 visa holder

I agree with Mr. Frenkel, you should contact an attorney to further discuss your options.

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Answered on 11/15/06, 10:29 am
William Frenkel Frenkel Sukhman LLP

Re: g5 visa holder

To change status to any other visa category, a G-5 visa holder must obtain the consent of the U.S. State Department in addition to satisfying other legal requirements. Otherwise, not knowing your specific circumstances I don't know why you believe you would not be able to change status to H-1b if you qualify for that status. In any event, inability to change status should not prevent you from seeking the new visa at a U.S. consulate abroad and then re-entering if you have been in valid legal status throughout your stay in the U.S.

Contact an immigration attorney if you wish to explore your options for a different U.S. visa category.

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Answered on 11/15/06, 12:47 am


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