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Re:Dear Sophie: How can I protect my H-1B and green card if ... by programmertote on Tuesday October 18, 2022 @02:19PM (#33251696)
One doesn't need to wait 6 years with H1B to apply for green card. S/he needs to get his/her employer to agree on sponsoring the green card and the process can start whenever. My employer agreed to apply for green card in the second year of my H1B. I fortunately am not from one of those countries (China and India) with long wait for green card, so I got mine in a little less than 4 years (in fact, my case took a bit longer than usual, but COVID-related delay was a factor and the lawfirm, Fragomen, messing up a step in my application process was another factor in such a delay).
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Re:Dear Sophie: How can I protect my H-1B and green card if ... by Sophie_Alcorn on Tuesday October 18, 2022 @02:58PM (#33252223)
Yes, this is correct. Some employers are even willing to start the green card process before the H-1B is even selected in the lottery. But whether that's a good idea depends on the specifics of each employee's travel plans and current immigration status.
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