How to successfully get a green card after studying in the United States? Or immigrate to the United States?

There are several ways to get a green card by studying in the United States:

F 1→ optional

American F 1 Students have one-year optional training time after graduation, or choose a short one. The OPT application must be approved by the school, then by the US Department of Homeland Security, and finally get OPT qualification.

Applicants must hold a valid F- 1 visa and apply for OPT within 90 days before completing their degree. The OPT work must be related to their major, otherwise it will be regarded as illegal work; If students do not apply for OPT within 60 days after graduation, they must leave the United States.

OPT is a common way for many students from China to stay in the United States after graduation. Applicants can use the legal status of OPT to practice and find a suitable job after the student visa expires.

OPT→H 1B

H 1B is a short-term work visa for foreign professionals in the United States. The US Immigration Service starts accepting applications every April 1. If the application is approved, it will take effect on 10/month 1 day. If students find a formal job within the validity period of OPT, they can successfully apply for an H 1B visa and work legally in the United States.

H 1B→ green card

After holding the H- 1B visa, the applicant can apply for a green card while working.

H- 1B visa is valid for 6 years. The new H- 1B visa is initially valid for 3 years and can be renewed. The longest initial renewal is 2 years, and the final renewal is 1 year, not exceeding 6 years. Six years is enough time for applicants to apply for a green card in the United States. Usually, after the H- 1B visa holder works for him 1 year, the American company will guarantee the applicant to apply for a US green card from the US Immigration Bureau. Green card holders can apply for American citizenship after living in the United States for a certain period of time. Few people become American citizens directly without getting a green card first.