What Is The Process Of Changing Status From An E1 Visa To A Green Card

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Operating your own business in the U.S. is a
dream aspiration for thousands of traders and
employees worldwide. USCIS approves status to
eligible candidates looking to start their firm
in the U.S. and contribute to the U.S.
economy. E1 Visa is a non-immigrant visa
category issued by USCIS to traders employees
of treaty countries, such as Mexico, Japan,
Italy, and Israel. There are several E1 Visa
Holders who intend to settle in the U.S.
permanently after commencing their business in
the country. USCIS allows E1 Visa Holders to
change their status to Green Card Holder to
reside permanently in the U.S. and enjoy the
rights of Green Card Holders. In this blog, we
will walk you through the process of changing
your status from an E1 Visa Holder to a Green
Card Holder.
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Common Paths To Change Status
There are three possible paths to change your
status from E1 Visa to a Green Card Holder
through family-based Immigration by filing Form
I-130 or immigration investment or employer Green
Card sponsorship. Family-Based Immigration
permits a Green Card to immediate relatives of
Green Card Holders U.S. Citizens.
Employment-Based Green Cards are issued to
foreign employees willing to get sponsorship from
a US-Based Employer. And Immigration Investment
can be applied through EB-5 Visa Program. It
requires applicants to have a minimum investment
to create full-time jobs for at least 10 U.S.
workers. The candidate doesn't need to change
their status from E1 Visa to Green Card Holder if
applying through EB5 Visa Program, as it doesn't
require sponsorship from family or a US-Based
employer. Let us walk you through the process of
changing the status for all three routes.
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Path 1 Family-Based Green Card

• Petition for Family-Based Green Cards Immediate
  Relatives is for Green Card Holders U.S.
  Citizens, foreign spouses, fiancé, children,
  parents, and siblings. They can file for a
  Family-Based Green Card for E-1 Visa Holder. The
  following is the process for sponsoring Family
  Immigration Green Card
• Family Sponsorship Form (Form I-130) to be
  completed signed by the U.S. Citizen or Green
  Card Holder
• Green Card Application Form (Form I-485) to be
  filled signed by E1 Visa Holder via Adjustment
  of Status process
• Online Form DS-260 if the applicant is residing
  outside the U.S. via Consular Processing
• Note For Consular Processing, the applicant must
  appear for a medical examination attend an
  interview at the local U.S. Embassy or Consulate
  Office.

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Path 2 Employment-Based Green Card Sponsorship
USCIS issues Employment-Based Green Card
Sponsorship/Employer-Sponsored Green Cards to
foreign employees permanently employed in the
U.S. There are three Employment Green Cards
employers can apply for E1 Visa Holder
EB-1 Visa Applicable For

• An Employee with Extraordinary Ability (EB-1A)
• Highly Qualified Professors and Researchers
  (EB-1B)
• Multi-National Managers or Executives (EB-1C)

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EB-2 Visa Applicable For

• Highly Qualified Professionals with Advanced
  Degrees (EB-2A)
• Individuals with Exceptional Ability (EB-2B)
• Persons with a National Interest Waiver (EB-2C)

EB-3 Visa Is Applicable For

• Skilled unskilled workers and professionals
• The following is the process to obtain an
  Employment-Based Green Card through Employment
  Immigration
• Search for U.S. employers offering Green Card
  sponsorship for Employment.
• Acquire Labor Certifications from the Department
  of Labor, indicating no available qualified U.S.
  Workers for the vacant job position.

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Note EB-1A EB2C don't require a labor
certification or employer sponsorship. However,
they are eligible for Self-Petitioning. Getting a
National Interest Waiver (EB-2C) means your
qualifications benefits project to the United
States offset labor certification need. Green
Card Application Form (Form I-485) if you are
within the U.S. Online Form DS-260 if you are
outside the U.S. Submitting Form I-140 (Immigrant
Petition for Alien/Foreign Worker) to the USCIS
Path 3 Immigration Investment
EB-5 Visa is an Immigrant Visa issued by USCIS to
foreign investors allowing them to obtain U.S.
permanent residence. E-1 Visa Holders get an
initial two-year Conditional Green Card through
AOS from E1 Visa to EB-5 Green Card.
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Form I-485 if staying in the U.S. and Online Form
DS-260 if residing outside the U.S. Form I-526
(Immigrant Petition for Alien/Foreign Investor)
to the USCIS Form I-829 (Petition to remove
conditions on Green Card for acquiring lawful
permanent residence)
Documents Requirements

• The following are some of the documents required
  to change your status from E-1 Visa Holder to
  Green Card
• A Copy of your Valid Passport (must be valid six
  months beyond your stay in the U.S.)
• Two Colored ID Photographs with your full face
  visible
• A Copy of your resume U.S. Job Offer Letter (if
  any)
• Form DS-150 for Non-Immigrant Visa Applicants
• Form DS-156E for Non-Immigrant Investor
  Applications
• A Proof of your National Interest
  Waiver/Extraordinary or Exceptional Abilities and
  Achievements

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• A copy of the Approved PERM Labor Certification
• A Copy of Form I-130/I-140/I-526
• A Copy of your Signed Medical Vaccine Documents
• Details of EB-5 Minimum Investment, Evidence of
  Legal Funds Source, and Business Plan as Proof of
  one year's worth of Trading Activity
• Evidence of Trade between the U.S. the Treaty
  (you're) country
• Evidence of U.S. Remittance (Bank Loans, Transfer
  Exchange Permits)
• Note You might not be required to submit all the
  documents mentioned above or required to submit
  additional documents from above mentioned ones.
  To know the documentation list you must submit,
  paperwork, and forms, contact us for a
  consultation with our highly qualified E1 Visa
  Lawyers.
• They will assist you with documentation gathering
  and the process to change your status from E1
  Visa to a Green Card. Also, our Immigration
  Attorney will guide you in removing conditions in
  the case of Path 3 (EB-5 Visa).

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Conclusion
After reading the blog, you will have an
understanding about the process documentation
required to change your status from E1 Visa to a
Green Card Holder. You can opt for any of the
three paths mentioned according to your
requirements eligibility. However, if you have
questions, don't hesitate to contact us. At
Salinas Law Firm, our E-1 Visa Attorneys have
assisted countless of individuals in changing
their status from E1 Visa to Green Card Holder.
We stay connected with you at every stage to
ensure your Visa application is processed
faster. For a consultation with our Immigration
Visa Attorney, contact us at 713.518.1711.
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