Re:H-1B Visa Changes Approved by White House
by klipt on Wednesday August 13, 2025 @12:30AM
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> A person legally living in the US for enough time (5 years or so) on a variety of visas can apply to get it.
There is no "5 year" requirement to get a green card. A company can even sponsor an employee from abroad (e.g. a satellite office) to get a green card and if approved they will be a permanent resident the moment they arrive in the USA.
Perhaps you are thinking of the five years of a green card needed to apply for citizenship?
There is no "5 year" requirement to get a green card. A company can even sponsor an employee from abroad (e.g. a satellite office) to get a green card and if approved they will be a permanent resident the moment they arrive in the USA.
Perhaps you are thinking of the five years of a green card needed to apply for citizenship?