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Old 04-08-2008, 12:51 PM     #1
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Default F-1 to permanent resident

If you're here on a student visa F-1 acting how can you become a permanent US resident?
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Old 04-08-2008, 12:53 PM     #2
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Default Re: F-1 to permanent resident

F-1 is not the path to greencard. You have 2 options:

Get a job and change from F-1 to H1-B. If your employer is willing to sponsor your greencard, then you will be eligible to obtain a greencard in 5 years.

Marry a US citizen.
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