Legal Question in Immigration Law in Tennessee

Nurse practitioner on OPT, employer wants to sponsor me for a green card. Will I need to stop working if my OPT expires before the green card is approved?


Asked on 5/01/13, 9:49 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Marlene Hemmings Marlene Hemmings, Attorney at Law

You must have a valid, non-immigrant visa status to be able to remain in the United States once the OPT expires. You also must possess USCIS authority to legally work in the United States.

I would recommend that you apply for a STEM OPT extension. You can discuss this with the foreign student adviser at your University.

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Answered on 5/01/13, 10:59 am


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