Q: As an L2 EAD holder with a legal job in America, what is the path to permanent residence?
Hello,
I would like to know what my options for the green card are regarding my status (L2 EAD holder, currently working as an Operations Specialist for a pharmaceutical company). I was told the best path is to have my company sponsor my convertion to H1B visa so that I am not an L1 dependent anymore, and then apply for a GC.
1) Is that a good and likely path?
2) Would be my visa subject to cap?
Thank you in advance!
A:
L2 to green card path: EB2 or EB3. Both require an employer to sponsor you. I don't know what you do, so you might qualify for an EB2 with a National Interest Waiver. This would waive the need for a job offer or sponsor.
EB visas are subject to a cap. You can view the visa bulletin here: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2020/visa-bulletin-for-april-2020.html
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