Can i work and live in America whilst my green card is being processed.?
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Under the VWP, you can enter and while you are here you can have someone file an application on your behalf. While you're in the U.S., you'll file an I-485 adjustment of status application. You are considered to be in status while your I-485 is being decided. Along with the I-485, you can file an I-765 request for work authorization. The work authorization will be approved for a maximum of one year.\n\nIf your underlying application (employer sponsorship, e.g.) is denied, the I-485 will be denied and you'll have to leave ASAP.
434575
Yes, I believe your employer can sponser you for a green card (though it isn't green!), if they can show that you are the most suited person for the job.  Visit the website \nhttp://www.usimmigrationsupport.org/ for details.\n\ngood luck!
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1. You can always have a new employer file an H-1B application for you. You can change jobs as soon as the new employer files an H-1B petition for you. Your authorization to work for the new employer begins when the application is filed and ends when the application is denied. Obviously, if it's approved your H-1B remains valid. (AC21) \n\n2. If your green card is being sponsored by your current employer, the application will live even if you do not work for the employer as long as they don't revoke it, but you may have difficulties with USCIS if you leave your current employer. If it's approved, you will need to return to work for your old employer. A new employer can file PERM for you, but you will lose the priority date from any earlier filed application. If you stay at the current employer, once your I-140 is approved, AC21 says you can move to another job that is the same description at a new employer once your I-485 has been pending for 6 months. \n\n3. TN is restricted to 63 (more or less) defined jobs and is available only to Mexican or Canadian nationals. Also, TN is not a dual-intent category, so an entry after having an I-140 filed for you would be complicated by the difficulty in showing you are a bona fide non-immigrant. The only advantages to TN are that it is renewable indefinitely, but in 1 year increments, and it doesn't require a labor certification.\n\n4. If your spouse is in LPR (green card) status, s/he can sponsor you. File form I-130 (second preference - F2A). The current processing for a visa in category F2A is applications filed before March 1, 2002 (Dec. 2006 visa bulletin). That means you're looking at something like 4 years for a green card.\n\nBest advice - call a reputable (AILA member) immigration attorney.
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Yes, you can work. When this happened to us we got an appointment and they put a stamp in our passport that says "processed for I-551. Temporary evidence of lawful admission for permanent residence. Employment Authorized". Also you are supposed to receive a letter that stated that your case is being reviewed. We even used this stamp and letter to travel outside of the US. Just make sure you get an appointment with your local office. We had to go twice to sort this thing out! Good luck!
430927
Sure - a green card has nothing to do with marital status, it only affects a person's ability to legally reside and work in the US.
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Hi, I'm a Canadian working in the US.  It is very difficult to get a work visa  here.  You have to be able to show that there are no Americans who can legitimately do the work you're doing, or have a corporate sponsor in the States to file the visa paperwork on your behalf.  Even with that, until you can get a green card (and that took me 7 yrs, even being married to an American), you need to renew your visa periodically (I believe it's yearly).  Go to the INS website (I think they're under the Dept. of Justice now), but it'll take a lot.  BTW, I am still a canadian citizen.
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Get a job in the US and stay safe.
1181143
Call the US Embassy and ask! With both parents being American Citizens, they can "sponsor" you. You should have no problems getting a "green card" and working here. Just do things "by the book" so that you don't have problems later.
805273
Since you are a physician ...you might qualify for a "schedule A worker class" visa...basically this category gives preference to physicians and nurses and will allow you to gain a green card in a minimal time provided you have a job offer from an American Hospital...also you might have to get licensing from whichever state you wish to practice medicine...the turn around time would be approximately 2-3 yr for all the paperwork to be processed and you receiving your green card....bear in my that the hospital that would sponser you might make you sign a contract whereby you cannot take another job at another hospital for at least 3 yrs.... also please visit the US Immigration website for more info on this
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Move on a work visa and apply for landed immigrant status once you're there. Contact the American embassy in your city for more information.
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I wouldn't worry about it. Just leave as planned and there won't be any problems. But if you're still worried, contact immigration at their website. They usually answer e-mails within 24 hours. Hope you enjoyed your visit to America. Have a safe trip home.\nwww.uscis.gov
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This is the USA.  There are jobs everywhere.  You could have one within hours if you are willing to work.  It won't be the best job, but go looking for that while you get your foot in the door.\n\nIf you get a Green Card then send some applications in advance in the area where you plan to live.\n\nKeep in mind that this is a Capitalist country.  The Government (for the most part) does not control the private sector and private employers hire most people.  Don't look to the government to help you along.
1053975
Which country are you talking about?  And if you talk about the U.S. or U.K. ... no, you won't get employment authorisation while your papers are being processed ... you have to wait and see IF you have been successful ....
779764
It depends on your job possibilities and your education, unless you have very close relative in the US. The easiest way is to have a company sponsor you on a job that they cannot fill with an American, especially if they will do the legal legwork.
229654
Apply for the green card lottery.  You have a real chance.  It's not like a usual lottery.  You have to have the resources to support yourself on arrival however.   Alternatively, yeah, marry an American.
770061
The green card allows you to work and live in the US.  You do need to wait the 5 years to become a citizen then you can apply for a US Passport.  In the meantime, you use the passport issued to you by your country and you can use that and your green card to get back in the US.  Happy travels!
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Check the visa. It should tell you if you are allowed to work or not.