Q: Could my parents sponsor me a green card when I am maintaining OPT status?
I am currently on OPT and will start my H1B this October 2019. My parents have recently gotten a green card and I am curious If they can sponsor my green card so I can stay in the US to get the procedure completed.
Any help would be highly appreciated and I would like to start the procedure as soon as possible if I am eligible.
current nationality: Pakistan
A:
More information is needed, but it may help provided you are eligible to file for adjustment 'before' your H-1b expires or is terminated due to resignation or termination. I strongly recommend an appointment with a competent and experienced immigration attorney, who can review all of the concerns to your satisfaction.
The above is general information, not legal advice, and does not create an attorney client relationship.
A: Possibly. There are a lot of unanswered questions. They can certainly file a visa petition on your behalf, and you can apply for a visa once the petition becomes current. Currently the waiting list for someone in your circumstances is about 4 years, so it is entirely possible that you could make this work. You really need to consult with an immigration attorney for more information on the details.
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