Higher studies and green card

[sabiya]

Hello,

I'm working in the US on L1B visa. I've 6 years of work exp.
The company that I work for is planning to file my green card by June 2009.

Just want to know, can I go for full time higher studies (MBA) when my green card processing is going on ?

Please let me know.

Thank you.

[txh1b]

Yes you can study anytime. But changing to F1 may not be allowed as you have already expressed your intent to reside permanently in US by filing for a GC.

[sabiya]

Ok ....so can I go out of the US like apply for MBA in some university in the UK and if I get through can I study in UK?

This way, I'm not disturbing my L1B visa or green card processing?

[txh1b]

That is an HR issue. As far as immigration is concerned, you have to have a sponsor for the job that is willing to employ you in the future as GC is for future employment. If you are not in the US, it has to be a CP case than an AOS case.

More discussion is needed with your employer and lawyer.