I’m on an F-1 visa and I’m almost finished with my postgrad studies. I’d really like to stay in the US and work for a few years, get the residency, and maybe in the future get the citizenship. I’ve been looking at several work visas but if I don’t have a job sponsor yet, it’s really difficult to get them. I’m also looking at the EB-5 option but I don’t have 800,000 dollars right now. Is there another way I can stay in the US working until I raise the money to apply?
Answers
Bernard P Wolfsdorf
EB-5 Immigration attorneysYou have to explore the full range of visa options and consult with an expert on what options might be available including self-sponsorship options.
Lynne Feldman
EB-5 Immigration attorneysPossibly E-2 or L-1 or H-1B. I suggest a consult to see what you might be eligible for either.
Belma Demirovic Chinchoy
EB-5 Immigration attorneysYou can read about all work visas available in the US here: https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/temporary-nonimmigrant-workers
Phuong Le
EB-5 Immigration attorneysYou can file based on a partial investment, lock in your priority date and EAD, and then fund the remaining amount within a year.
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