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F-1 Student Directly Filing for a Green Card

8 years ago By Chief Editor

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I am currently working as a research fellow on F-1 OPT and my employer is considering filing for EB-1. My question is, can the transition be done from F-1 OPT to EB-1 and in case my application does not go through can I come back to renew my F-1 status to continue a Ph.D. in the future?

There is nothing in law that stops an F-1 student from directly filing for a green card. But, exhibiting immigrant intent while on an F-1 visa can raise some issues that should be discussed and planned for with your lawyers.

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Guestbook Entry for Goutham, United States

8 years ago By Chief Editor

Name

Goutham

Country

United States

State

virginia

Comment

Thank You. It has been a great experience working with this law office. They helped me with my green card (EB1 - OR) in 2010 and now (Feb 2017) successfully received by naturalization certificate, again with help from this law office. Went through multiple hassles with immigration but in every step of the way, this team did a great job.

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Goutham

EB-1A Extraordinary Ability

8 years ago By Chief Editor

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EB-1B – Outstanding Professor/Researcher

8 years ago By Chief Editor

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