Is it possible for a Canadian to go to the US on a student visa, and then apply for a green card?
But I have heard that they will not let a person into the US on a student visa if they know the person has the intent to stay in the US after university. I have also heard that I cannot actually apply for a green card when in the US on a student visa, even if an employer is sponsering me. I really want to live in the US after I have finished university there (I really don't want to go to a Canadian university), so what would be the best thing for me to do if they will not let me stay after university? I have family in North Carolina but they are not immediate family. So is it even possible to do what I would like to do? I REALLY want to live in the US, it's like my long term goal, so please tell me there is some hope that I can still get in?
Answer:
A student visa (F-1) is only for studying. You can only work in special occasions. The point is to study. You cannot change from an F-1 to Permanent Residency. However, after you receive your Bachelor's you can apply for a work visa (H-1B) and THEN go for your PR. H-1B visa holders can have "dual intent" of working and applying for PR. However, H-1Bs are hard to get, so keep that in mind.
I think I already answered one of your questions a few weeks ago. Really, you need to worry about one thing at a time. There's no way you're gonna get an PR without the H-1B. And there's no way you're gonna get the H-1B without a Bachelor's (and in your case an F-1 visa). And there's no way you're gonna get your F-1 visa without spending more time studying (and taking appropriate tests like the SATs) and less time worrying about something 10 years in the future!
Yes you can adjust status once in the US, legally. Just keep on maintaining your status once legally admitted as a student. It should take some time but last I heard it takes about three to four years to get your degree. Good Luck!
I live in Canada and I also wanna go to an American university. Well, you can apply for an American university in grade 12 (you also have to give some tests) and it wont be a hastle to get a student visa as well. But it might be difficult for u to get a green card. It depends on your career. If there is a huge demand of your career in the US then u could easily get a job and green card. Anways, Good Luck!
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