is IR-2 holder authorized to work and study in the us (merged)

[kevin DZ 1]

hello everyone i just want to know is it possible for an IR-2 holder to work in the us and can a IR-2 visa holder study in an university or college (i only know that i must have a TOEFL test) as far as i know is i have to fill another paper work and i have no idea on this process

i want to thank VJ members becoz they are really helping people going through all the necessary steps

[kevin DZ 1]

hello everyone i just want to know is it possible for an IR-2 holder to work in the us and can a IR-2 visa holder study in an university or college (i only know that i must have a TOEFL test) as far as i know is i have to fill another paper work and i have no idea on this process

i want to thank VJ members becoz they are really helping people going through all the necessary steps

[Darnell 8,478]

IR-2 is a legal permanent resident.

Note the expiration date on the green card, apply for another one prior to expiration.

As to TOEFL scores, that depends on each university - some use the foreign student office to evaluate things for permanent residents, others have other criteria such as SAT scores, writing test proficiency scores. It really all depends on the university, so you should be talking with the admissions office (use a phone, get a human) for exact answers.

re: working - certainly - go get a SSN 2 weeks after arrival in USA on an IR-2 visa.

since yer here, asking pertinent questions - BE A DEAR and fill out yer official VJ timeline

over at

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Thanks so much, and Thanks in Advance !

Edited January 27, 2014 by Darnell

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

An IR-2 holder becomes a Legal Permanent Resident upon US entry and has the same rights as all other LPRs.

[kevin DZ 1]

thank you so much and I'm about to fill my timeline i just need few documents to put the correct date of payment and when i sent the package

see you later