October 6, 2010 at 5:17 am | News
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Bulletin Source: Department of state
Applies to: Green card applicants
Detailed Bulletin
Summary of Visa Bulletin Relevant to EB1A and NIW
- EB1 is current for all countries
- EB2 is current for all countries except for India and China. EB2 cutoff date for India and China have advanced to 08 May 2006 from March 1, 2006.
Sincerely
Green card for Phd Team
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October 6, 2010 at 5:04 am | FAQ, General
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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
Sincerely
Green card for Phd Team
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The contents in this web site are only for your information and are not intended to be legal advice.