Self help packets

Recent Posts

Can I apply my own? What green card application options does a postdoc have? USCIS delays rule changing list of documents acceptable to verify employment eligibility

Yearly Archives

Applying for green card while on OPT

Published Oct 6,2010 By GCforPhD

Question

I came across you website http://www.greencardforphd.com and found it very helpful. I am a Post Doc now, working on my OPT status (but applied for H1B visa). So can I do the self petition application for green card now (or do I have to wait till H1B approval)? I have attached my CV. Could you please, after reviewing this, suggest me whether I should go for EB1A or  EB2-NIW ?

Answer

Applying for i-140 does not pose any problem on OPT or H1B. There may be some issues involved during the 485 stage, if you apply while still on an OPT. We are not experts at this.  If you plan to apply for 485 at a later date (after you 140 approval), it is fine to start with your i-140 petition.

Your CV is good. You may be able to do either one. Much depends on how the entire petition is prepared and presented. Please review USCIS requirements in both the categories. It may also help if you look at some example petitions before applying.
Best of luck
Posted in FAQ

Self help packets

Recent Posts

I140 after quitting PhD

Recent Posts

Professor at IGIT Sarang, Odisha – 759146, India.

Recent Posts

Change of visa category after I140 approval

Recent Posts

Updated EB1 package?

Archives