April 29, 2009 at 3:10 pm | FAQ
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Question: Can I file multiple I-140’s at the same time? How can I file a I-485 in this case?
Answer:
USCIS does not have any restriction on the number of i-140 applications you file either independently (self-petition) or through an employer. In fact one could file multiple i-140 petitions simultaneously. For example you could self-petition in EB1A and EB2-NIW at the same time or self-petition in EB1A and have an employer file another EB2 petition. However, each of the application should be complete in itself and should be filed independently of the other. If you are also planning on filing a I-485, it is possible to file one I-485 with one of the I-140 applications. In case if this 140 application is rejected or the other one is approved earlier, it is possible to transfer the I-485 to the approved 140.
Sincerely
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April 25, 2009 at 3:04 pm | FAQ
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Question: In case if my self petition rejected, is it possible to go through employer?
Answer:
USCIS does not have any restriction on the number of i-140 applications you file either independently (self-petition) or through an employer. In fact one could file multiple i-140 petitions simultaneously. We recently had one applicant file two i-140s (one in EB1A and one in EB2-NIW) and his EB2-NIW got approved. One can always file a new petition (again via an employer or independently) if a old one is rejected.
Sincerely
Green card for Phd Team
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April 13, 2009 at 9:27 am | FAQ
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Question:
My wife is having H1B, employed as Pharmacist with retail chain store since October 2005. Our greencard application is filed in June 2007 and we got EAD too.
As she is also having Ph.D. degree in Pharmacy from India, I like to know about greencard process (based on your information given in your website) - best possible way to get it earlier.
We are presently at Michigan.
Awaiting your further response.
Thanks.
Answer:
Thank you for the question. It is hard to answer with out complete details of your case like primary applicant and category in the already applied green card. I am assuming you are the primary applicant on your current GC petition.
There are two choices for a Phd to self petition fro GC namely via EB1A and EB2-NIW. Currently priority dates for EB2 for Indian nationals are retrogressed and it may not prove useful in her case. EB1A priority dates are current and from the estimates of current processing times for I-140 and I-485, USCIS is taking approximately 1.5 yrs from application to final GC approval. You can review USCIS criteria for EB1A to see if she eligible. Else where on our web site you will find information on EB1A criteria.
In general multiple i-140’s are allowed and will not affect the current i-140 /i-485 application being processed.
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.