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has anyone received one of these??????

Ive had a couple of emails from people about this, it sounds horrendous.

opinions please

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Just on the subject of contracts. A friend of somebody I know isn't happy at her place of work. She has a contract with them and has looked into how much it would cost her to pay off her contract, and she thinks she may be able to pay it off. Apparently though the agency that got her the contract ( the contract is with the facility not with the agency) has told her that she would have her green card taken from her as it was employment-based . Has anyone heard of this??

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QUOTE=apriljan;1925988]Just on the subject of contracts. A friend of somebody I know isn't happy at her place of work. She has a contract with them and has looked into how much it would cost her to pay off her contract, and she thinks she may be able to pay it off. Apparently though the agency that got her the contract ( the contract is with the facility not with the agency) has told her that she would have her green card taken from her as it was employment-based . Has anyone heard of this??

as far as I am aware the greencard although received through employment unless you do something really serious in the US it can not be taken away from you and I don't think leaving employment is classed as serious

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QUOTE=apriljan;1925988]Just on the subject of contracts. A friend of somebody I know isn't happy at her place of work. She has a contract with them and has looked into how much it would cost her to pay off her contract, and she thinks she may be able to pay it off. Apparently though the agency that got her the contract ( the contract is with the facility not with the agency) has told her that she would have her green card taken from her as it was employment-based . Has anyone heard of this??

as far as I am aware the greencard although received through employment unless you do something really serious in the US it can not be taken away from you and I don't think leaving employment is classed as serious

but, isnt getting the greencard dependant on having a sponsered job?, at my embassy interview i had to sign a declaration saying i would work for my employer who was sponsering me on arrival in the us

but i suppose she has done that, i imagine they would have to prove you had no intention of working for the sponser,

bear in mind though, im no lawyer

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After you have been issued with permanent residence status (greencard), its with you for life, even if you change/quit jobs. The only ways you can lose it are cited here:

Workpermit.com - US - Becoming a citizen - Maintaining your permanent residence

Hope this helps!

xx

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but, isnt getting the greencard dependant on having a sponsered job?, at my embassy interview i had to sign a declaration saying i would work for my employer who was sponsering me on arrival in the us

but i suppose she has done that, i imagine they would have to prove you had no intention of working for the sponser,

bear in mind though, im no lawyer

Yes the greencard is dependant on a petitioner but you can cancel your contract once out in the US and it doesn't affect your greencard. If you do a search there are a few nurses who have either done this or walked away from their agency without paying and still kept their greencard and found work in other hospitals and states

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Yes the greencard is dependant on a petitioner but you can cancel your contract once out in the US and it doesn't affect your greencard. If you do a search there are a few nurses who have either done this or walked away from their agency without paying and still kept their greencard and found work in other hospitals and states

jolly good she should be fine then

After you have been issued with permanent residence status (greencard), its with you for life, even if you change/quit jobs. The only ways you can lose it are cited here:

Workpermit.com - US - Becoming a citizen - Maintaining your permanent residence

Hope this helps!

xx

I'm not sure its for life is it i was under the impression they are reviewed every ten years.

Just on the subject of contracts. A friend of somebody I know isn't happy at her place of work. She has a contract with them and has looked into how much it would cost her to pay off her contract, and she thinks she may be able to pay it off. Apparently though the agency that got her the contract ( the contract is with the facility not with the agency) has told her that she would have her green card taken from her as it was employment-based . Has anyone heard of this??

The agency cannot take away her green card, the said agency has no idea of what they are talking of. If the nurse met the requirements for the green card, it is not taken away. The agency that told her that should be shot and hung to dry.

They like to scare people and there is no reason for that. She is living up to what the contract states. She has absolutely nothing to worry about.

I'm not sure its for life is it i was under the impression they are reviewed every ten years.

Every five years.

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I'm not sure its for life is it i was under the impression they are reviewed every ten years.

No, a greencard is for life, as long as you comply with the aforementioned requirements. The actual card itself expires after 10 years to protect against counterfitting and tampering.

In 1989 INS initiated the 10 year expiration date on greencards. Even if you fail to renew it after 10 years you will not lose your permanent residency status, however you are required by law to carry evidence of your status eg. valid unexpired GC or temporary proof of status you receive at the time of filing for your renewal. After filing I-190 (application to replace a permanent residency card), you will be issued with the new one in 10-12 months, the temporary proof of status is valid for a year.

How Do I Renew My Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)?

xx

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All I know is both hubby and myself are going to go for citizenship after 5 years (once we get out there :D)

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