Q: Switch from L1 Visa to Green Card/Permanent Resident and then on to Citizen
My longterm Argentinian partner (8 years) has a L1 visa. We are looking at seeing (now that we are domestic partners) if we can change her status from a L1 Visa to Permanent Resident/Green card with hopes of one day working toward citizenship. Is that even possible? Thank you. - Allen
A:
Allen,
Your domestic partner, if she holds the L-1A status, can apply for the resident status through the current employer who can file the FORM I-140 requesting EB-1 classification on her behalf. The FORM I-485 can be submitted contemporaneously with the FORM I-140.
In the alternative, a family based petition , FORM I-130, can be filed by you if you are a U.S. citizen or resident. The FORM I-485 can be filed by your domestic partner if you are a U.S. citizen.
You can fully assess all options by visiting an experienced immigration attorney.
Good luck to you.
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