non immigrant visa holder wishing to get permanent residence
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non immigrant visa holder wishing to get permanent residence
Hello
Please i need a advice regarding the below
Me and my husband are lebanese, we got a non immigrant visa for 5 years. If we did come to usa and open a small business like a small snack or something else and it was making money and we was paying our taxes, is there a chance for us to be able to get a permanent stay in USA and live there?
Appreciating your kind advice,
Thank you
Asked on September 23, 2016 under Immigration Law, Alaska
Answers:
SB Member California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
Most likely not through this. While you may be able to operate a small business, if you have the right type of visa that allows for this, to get a green card you would have to be sponsored by an employer as you cannot self sponsor for this type of visa.
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