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elzacapcelea
Mar 18, 2011, 02:01 PM
My husband works for the World Bank in DC. We have G-4 visa. Can we apply for a Green Card and when?
Thak you.

smoothy
Mar 18, 2011, 03:35 PM
I don't think you CAN with a G-4. You will lose that tax exempt status if and when you get a green card... but you have to change your status FROM a G-4 to do it.

You can't simply change jobs with a G-4, and if you do leave the World Bank with a G-4 you can't stay the Visa will cancel, In other words a G-4 is not a path to citizenship. It's a conditional Visa. You basically have to completely change your status here. But you can do it.


Yes, I actually know a number of people that work there. Some have transitioned and later acquired Green cards and citizenship.

lawanwadee
Mar 18, 2011, 06:10 PM
In order to obtain green card, you must be qualified in either one of the categories. G-4 is not a path to green card.

korka
Aug 21, 2011, 09:11 PM
Hi,I'm 19years old,and I'm a L2 visa holder is it possible for me to apply for a green card?