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by fooker 2911 days ago
America is an amazing place to live if you do not have to be stuck in the same place for decades waiting for a green card.
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6ak74rfy 2911 days ago
This.

The visa scene is US is fickle and very unfriendly even for folks in high tech companies. For instance, the Green Card process is same for a software developer (no matter what company she is in) and a taxi driver. Of course, I don't have anything against taxi drivers, but I do believe education and professional qualifications should play some role in the Green Card process.

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riyadparvez 2911 days ago
I think you have better chance getting a green card if you're an illegal immigrant than if you're on H1-B.
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swebs 2911 days ago
Lol, that's because H1-B is a temporary work visa, not an immigration visa.
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fooker 2911 days ago
H1B is a dual intent visa, explicitly allowing you immigrate.
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distant_hat 2911 days ago
H1-B is dual intent.
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fooker 2911 days ago
Yep, sneak in (or overstay), marry an US citizen. Alternatively, create a media sob story and you're golden.
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