If someone is on an H1B for 5 years, are they eligible to get green card based on the taxes that they paid for the last 5 years?
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If someone is on an H1B for 5 years, are they eligible to get green card based on the taxes that they paid for the last 5 years?
Asked on April 17, 2013 under Immigration Law, California
Answers:
Harun Kazmi / Kazmi and Sakata Attorneys at Law
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
No. That is not one of the ways to qualify for an Immigrant Visa/Green Card. You must be sponsored by an employer or family member. You can see employment based sponsorship at:
http://www.ksvisalaw.com/Immigration-Law/Permanent-Employment-Immigration.aspx
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