Can I apply for an employment-based green card while on student status?
I’m on F-1 student status (or F-2 as the spouse of an F-1 student) through a language school/institution. The institution says they’ll sponsor me — I’d like to know if I can obtain a green card through this kind of sponsor. Also, they seem to want me to start working right away — do I actually have to work?
Yes, it’s possible. You don’t need to already be working under an employment visa or work status at the language school — simply maintaining lawful status is enough to qualify.