Yes, it is possible to switch from a visitor visa (B-1/B-2) to a green card, but only under specific circumstances. You must meet the eligibility criteria for a green card such as through marriage to a U.S. citizen or an approved employment-based petition and file for Adjustment of Status (Form I-485) while still lawfully in the U.S. It’s important not to enter the U.S. with the intent to immigrate if you were issued a visitor visa, as that could be considered visa fraud.

Adjustment of status from a B-1/B-2 visitor visa to lawful permanent residence is legally permissible under INA §245(a), provided the applicant is eligible for a green card and has not engaged in immigration fraud or violated the terms of the visa. A common pathway is through immediate relative sponsorship (e.g., marriage to a U.S. citizen). Applicants must have entered the U.S. lawfully and must file Form I-485 while in valid status or qualify for an exception, such as immediate relative adjustment.

You may be able to adjust your status from a visitor visa to a green card if you meet certain eligibility requirements, such as being the immediate relative of a U.S. citizen. However, timing and intent matter USCIS scrutinizes whether you had immigrant intent when entering on a visitor visa, which could lead to a denial if not properly explained.