P-3 to Permanent residence

[swihlborg 0]

Hi!

I have been offered to perform for a voluntary theatre in California, which means that I have to apply for a P-3 visa. The reason why I write here is that I would like to permanently live and work in the U.S. I have read that I can apply for Adjustment Of Status (AOS) while being on a P-3 visa. When can I apply for AOS? Further on I can apply for Application for Employment Authorization which means that I can work while my case is pending. How big are the chances of getting a work permit? Finally I want to ask how great my chances are of living and work legally in the U.S. if I follow the steps I've just pointed out.

It would be great if someone could explain the process as well.

Thank you in advance!

[Harpa Timsah 13,260]

On what basis would you file for Adjustment of Status? How would you qualify?

[swihlborg 0]

On what basis would you file for Adjustment of Status? How would you qualify?

So I permanently can live and work in the U.S. What do you mean by how I would qualify?

Edited February 26, 2012 by swihlborg

[Harpa Timsah 13,260]

People can adjust status in the US if they would otherwise qualify for an immigrant visa. You just can't get here and apply for permanent residency because you want to. Sorry.

[jaycali 415]

So I permanently can live and work in the U.S. What do you mean by how I would qualify?

You have to have grounds to qualify. Usually, you cannot apply for this yourself. Someone has to file a petition for you. Most commonly a family member or a US employer does this for you.

In other words, you can't just file for adjustment of status because you want to. You have to have an employer filing a petition saying "we have to have him working for us, no American can doe the job he does." or a family member (wife, parent, brother/sister or child over 21) filing a petition saying "He is my close relative, please let him live in the US with me."

If you have an immediate family member in the US, or an employer who cannot hire an American to do the same job, they can help you adjust status. If you don't have this, you cannot. Be careful when you apply for the P-3 visa, you will not get it issued if you intend to adjust status in the US.

Edited February 26, 2012 by jhsm85

[kzielu 1,154]

So I permanently can live and work in the U.S. What do you mean by how I would qualify?

How about giving a thought for a minute why millions of people yearly visiting United States do not just file for AoS ?

[jaycali 415]

To take it even further. It's actually illegal to enter the United States on a P-3 visa if your intent is to adjust status. Sorry.

[Boiler 47,494]

Maybe an O1 would be appropriate?

[swihlborg 0]

Thank all you guys for your responses. Didn't know that it was illegal but good to know. I will put this behind me now since it seams to be almost impossible to pursue a lifelong dream. =/

[canadian_wife 1,831]

No, not impossible, you just can't do it on the route you wanted.

Research and figure out how to live your lifelong dream within the restrictions of US immigration

Good luck