<p>I've heard it was really problematic for international students to get accepted for a JD. Considering I would get a Bachelor's degree and would want to immigrate to the US and practice law there, how easy would it be for me to get accepted into a law school for a JD (not an LLM!).
Thank you</p>
<p>It’s pretty hard to immigrate into the US. Just getting a bachelor’s in the US won’t do it. You might want to read up on that before you make any decisions.</p>
<p>Law school admissions are very competitive for everyone, but I didn’t get the impression that it’s much more difficult for an international applicant. Provided that you can pay for the degree, of course. Don’t expect any form of financial aid.</p>
<p>About the path to immigration.</p>
<p>If you don’t have a green card by the end of law school (by marrying a US citizen or winning the green card lottery), you would need a work visa to stay in the US. You could get one if you were hired by a law firm willing to sponsor you for a visa. If you are lucky, your firm might sponsor you for a green card before your work visa expires. (H-1B work visas are limited to 6 years, even if you switch employers in the meantime.) Once your green card application is filed, it will take several years to be processed. The current waiting time is about 3-4 years for candidates with advanced degrees. You can continue working for your employer until a decision is made on your green card application.</p>
<p>Private practice is out of question until you are a permanent resident. Most public positions are off limits until you are a US citizen.</p>
<p>Visa policies are subject to change.</p>