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It appears that someone is an eager beaver. You can sell your residence to whomever you choose, whether the person is a U. S. citizen, permanent resident, person on a nonimmigrant visa, or even someone who is illegal. But at present, an immigrant will not be able to get a green card buying a house for over $500,000. In the Senate bill for comprehensive immigration reform which is not yet law, there is provision for giving retiree visas to aliens who use $500,000 in cash to purchase one or more residences at an amount in excess of 100% of the assessed value; are at least 55 years of age and have health insurance; are not inadmissible to this country; will not seek public assistance; will not work other than to manage a residential property worth at least $500,000; and will reside in the U. S. in a residence worth more than $500,000. If and when this law passes, these qualifying individuals would receive renewable three-year visas and be allowed admission along with their spouses and children. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.  

You failed to mentirelate their you already had a job there, were seeking one and didn't get it, or were seeking one and got it despite this issue.  If you think and employer denied you employment unlawfully, you can file an EEOC complaint or you can sue.

There are lots of ways people become permanent residents.  Those same options are available to you.  For example, marriage to a US citizen would allow you to apply for a green card.  Of course, if you qualify, an EB1 is a convenient way to obtain a green card.  Since you are already in the US in a non-immigrant status, you would have to also adjust status if you want to avoid leaving the US to complete the process.  You could, however, leave the US once your EB1 is approved and have the immigrant visa issued at a US consulate abroad.  I would recommend you use a lawyer for a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with marshalling the evidence.