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Let's say you knew someone who was granted an H1B1 visa based on a combination of some university education (but without getting a degree) and years of relevant
by CodeMage 13y ago
Let's say you knew someone who was granted an H1B1 visa based on a combination of some university education (but without getting a degree) and years of relevant experience in the field. Would this person stand a chance of being granted permanent residency?
- midnightclubbed 13y agoIf your company is prepared to sponsor you for a Green Card (permanent residency) then yes your chances are likely very good. However, be prepared to be in process for a number of years - if the H1B1 expires and you are in Green Card process then you can get extensions, but if your application is then bounced for any reason you are visa-less. The process is stressful, but mostly just paperwork. Get a good immigration lawyer and make sure they do their homework . Good luck!
- jameshart 13y agoThere are routes to permanent residency that don't require a degree - basically the only routes that absolutely require it are EB2 'advanced degree', or using a degree as evidence of 'exceptional ability', EB3 'professional' and EB1b 'outstanding professors and researchers'. Admittedly EB2 is probably the standard route for H1B holders, but there's also EB1a and EB1c if you qualify, and there's always good old EB3 'skilled worker', if you have time on your hands, or EB2 'exceptional ability' based on non-academic evidence. Or try getting married to an American.