Instructions

1

Follow the laws regarding the F1 Visa. Do not try working more than you are allowed or off-campus and always enroll for full time status. If you break the laws regarding your visa, you risk being sent out of the U.S. and losing the ability to come back later.
2

Obtain a degree. In general, having a master's degree or higher makes you more likely to obtain a green card. Otherwise, you need a degree in a field with high demand, such as nursing. In most job fields, earning a master's degree is best before trying to get a green card.
3

Get a job related to your degree. F1 Visa holders are able to work for one year in the United States after graduation as a training period before they must go back or re-enroll in school. Take advantage of the one-year time slot and gain a job. Ask for sponsorship at the job.
4

Fill out the U.S. resident paperwork when the company you work for starts the sponsorship. If you are sponsored by your employer, you can obtain a green card.