Asked in Immigration Law

Q: I'm a former US permanent resident. Am I eligible for a non-immigration visa?

I'm specifically seeking to be admitted on a O-1 visa so I can live and work in the US temporarily.

Does being a former permanent resident have a negative effect on my ability to obtain such a visa?

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1 Lawyer Answer

A: Your former status as Permanent Resident of the U.S. is a factor that will be viewed by the U.S. consulate in determining whether you are eligible for a non- immigrant visa.

In your request for the non- immigrant visa , you will be required to show a lack of immigrant intent an

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