Q: If an asylum case has been referred to court,Can the case be adjusted to business if they own one?
My asylum case has been referred to court, meanwhile if i buy business can i get my case adjusted? Will it be beneficial? Would i be able to get green card sooner??
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If your asylum case has been referred to immigration court, adjusting to a business-based immigration status could be difficult. Owning a business alone does not automatically qualify you for a green card. There are specific visa categories for investors, such as the E-2 or EB-5, which require meeting certain investment thresholds and job creation criteria. You’d need to follow those specific processes to apply for an investor visa.
Since your asylum case is already in court, you would have to address that first. In some situations, it may be possible to pursue a different visa category concurrently, but you would still need to resolve your asylum case before moving forward.
It’s important to understand that changing to a business visa may not necessarily speed up the process of getting a green card. You should weigh the benefits and risks of changing your immigration path before making any decisions.
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