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Can I apply from outside the US

Published June 22, 2009 | By GCforPhD
Question:
I wish to know whether candidate from any country can apply or is the application limited to US based scientists (scientists already in the US).
Thank you very much.
Answer:

Both i-140 (permanent residency petition) and i-485 (adjustment of status) do not explicitly state that the applicant should be residing in the USA at the time of application. The applicant can potentially be from anywhere. The procedures for i-1485 filing when the applicant is outside the US are different and requires consular processing.

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STEM degree?

Published June 20, 2009 | By GCforPhD

Question:

I did my Masters in USA and after gaining some professional experience I am now thinking to do PhD. I never know that a PhD student will be having a edge in getting Green Card until I saw your detailed explanation in the site. Now after reading the brief explanation which you have provided in your site, it flashed in my mind to know whether I will be having enough credentials to apply for green card once Iam done with my PhD. I am planning to do PhD in the field of Management Information Systems. I came to… Continue reading →

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