How do I get a visa to stay in the US after graduating college?
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How do I get a visa to stay in the US after graduating college?
I graduated college recently and I would like to stay in the US and go to Law
School but I’m currently on an about to expire F1 visa for students, but I’d
really like to pursue a career as an attorney in the US. Do Law Schools sponsor
Green Cards? Since even if I do get an extension on my F1 visa, going to Law
School here would be useless if I had to move back to my country after
graduating. How should I proceed?
Asked on March 5, 2018 under Immigration Law, Maryland
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Law schools do not generally sponsor you for a green card but an employer would after you graduate from law school. Go and see an immigration attorney as soon as you can. Do not stay here illegally especially if you want to go to Law School. If you need to leave and apply and come back it will be better for you. Good luck.
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