Legal Question in Immigration Law in Texas

Green Card for someone with PhD degree

My husband and I came to US as students 5 years ago. I have my H1B visa now, which I have had through my employer and my husband has recently gotten his PhD degree. His F1 visa expired in Dec 2007, but he has a valid Employment Authorization Card, given for a year of optional practical training opportunity.

A friend of my husband told him that a person with a PhD degree can directly apply for a green card without having to have an employer sponsor him. Is it true? If so, we don't know where to start. Any suggestion is appreciated.

Thanks,

Eylem


Asked on 3/02/08, 7:20 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
TC Langford Langford Law Office

Re: Green Card for someone with PhD degree

Hire an immigration lawyer. The PhD alone is not enough, however, he may have sufficient credentials to apply without an employer -- there are numerous requirements for this category.

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Answered on 3/04/08, 6:46 pm


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