Is there any way that I can get into the country/extend my work visa through my mother rather than through an employer?
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Is there any way that I can get into the country/extend my work visa through my mother rather than through an employer?
I’m Canadian and have an MBA from the States and an OPT visa that is valid for another 15 months. My mom is a permanent resident/green card holder. I am over 21. If she applies to get me into the country, they say the wait is 6-8 years. Someone told me about a “change of status” form and that I can send the form in to get a temporary green card while I am waiting for the application from my mother to process. Is this true?
Asked on April 18, 2013 under Immigration Law, Missouri
Answers:
Harun Kazmi / Kazmi and Sakata Attorneys at Law
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Hello, you will qualify to "adjust your status" in the future. However, you will need to wait for your priority date in 6-8 years before you can do that. Thus, you cannot get a temporary card while you wait. You will need to maintain your temporary visa status while you wait. Thus, you should have an employer sponsor a TN visa for you or an H1b when the new quota opens in 2014.
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