Tourist Visa Stay Status Dilemma

[Boiler 45,442]

I have never seen a I 601a filed as a waiver for a Work Visa, my first thoughts are that assuming possible it would need to be an EB, which is very tricky to get unless the OP is exceptional and which also would question why he is here if he has such an opportunity.

 

Otherwise if the OP can chill then can chill presumably for ever.

[Demise 1,277]

1 hour ago, Boiler said:

I have never seen a I 601a filed as a waiver for a Work Visa, my first thoughts are that assuming possible it would need to be an EB, which is very tricky to get unless the OP is exceptional and which also would question why he is here if he has such an opportunity.

 

Otherwise if the OP can chill then can chill presumably for ever.

Yeah I meant for an EB not for any work non-immigrant visa (H, L, O, etc). Yes it's possible, I-601A can be used for IR, F1-F4, EB1-EB5, and DV Lottery. In most cases the sponsor and the qualifying relative are one and the same (e.g. USC spouse or parent) but they don't have to. So being sponsored by an employer in lets say EB3 and using your LPR father as a qualifying relative for I-601A is a valid option.

Edited December 3, 2022 by Demise

[Boiler 45,442]

I know the QR does not have to be and I could not think of a reason why it would not work.

 

Do not remember ever seeing one.

 

Probably a very unusual combination.

[Family 3,988]

1 hour ago, Demise said:

Yeah I meant for an EB not for any work non-immigrant visa (H, L, O, etc). Yes it's possible, I-601A can be used for IR, F1-F4, EB1-EB5, and DV Lottery. In most cases the sponsor and the qualifying relative are one and the same (e.g. USC spouse or parent) but they don't have to. So being sponsored by an employer in lets say EB3 and using your LPR father as a qualifying relative for I-601A is a valid option.

I-601 A will not work for any immigrant visa preference category , as it strictly waives ULP and few if any intending immigrants can survive without working for a living.