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EB1
- vote Green card through EB1 route How many of you have got (will soon get) EB1A or EB1B with just MASTERS degree or lower ?
- Eb1 from only company research I have a PhD in a field that has very slow publications, and I joined the industry directly after my graduation. I have a couple of papers, but no publications/citations. All my research has been for my company. I have build several high impact products for my company. I have also been progressing i
- EB1-C for FAAMG? The big tech companies all have offices in India/Canada.. Is there anyone here who had the opportunity to get GC via EB1-C.. especially the managers and above?
- L1A via EB1 to Greencard. How long? Hi, Does anyone know how long it takes these days from L1A to Greencard in EB1 category? Have no bachelor, don‘t know what category it is. i‘m Euopean. Did it someone recently? Thanks
- How many citations to get classified into EB1 category? And is it the sum of citations for all the publications combined? I have around 8 papers that are accepted. 7 publications so far (Excluding those 8) with about 60 citattions. I am wondering because I only have two more H-1B tries and wondering if I could consider moving to EB1 category. Not that i
- Does Premium Processing with EB1 has higher rejection rate? Hi everyone, I am applying for EB1B (OR) and my law firm Berry Appleman and Leiden (BAL) says that premium processing (PP) for EB1 has high chances of getting an RFE/rejection. Is that true? Has anyone in this group tried PP and got RFE which otherwise could have been a successful petition? Seems l
- GC - EB1 category for sde I am an sde and looking to move to US. I have a few patents under my belt and am wondering if my GC can be applied in EB1 category? I am an Indian citizen and hold US degree. Would love to hear examples if you can share any.
- EB1 to GC processing times Currently in Canada and completed a year+ in a manager role. Planning to move to the US on a EB1C path via L/H. Any ideas on current processing times? How long is it taking for the EAD/AP and getting GC in hand. Thanks!
- Witch companies filing GCs with EB1 category Witch companies file EB1 for people who are complete garbage and doesn’t really have any “skills”. How unfair it is for people who completed their masters and still going nuts to apply their GC. I personally met many people who brag about receiving GC within 2-3 years because of EB1. Just for the s
- EB1 A/B for non-PhD Engineers Is there anyone non-PhD (may be Masters) candidate who filed and got EB1 A/B approved (not looking for EB1C)? Can you please let me know which all things you put on your application? If from MSFT, which team helped you? Does having only patent registered on your name helps or you must have many pape
- Mark Harrington lawyer for EB1 Anybody had experience with this lawyer? Signed up him as a lawyer after and paid initial 2k but hasn’t responded for past 20 days. Called twice and left a message but no call back.
- EB1 for Microsoft 65 IC Is it possible to file an EB1 application for an L65 IC. I don’t have “manager” in my title but the job responsibilities are pretty much leading the team technically.
- I485 Interview for EB1? Blind, As per the bulletin, EB-1 priority date is also retrogressed, but one of my friend got interview this week. I’m curious if others are also getting interviews. Anyone’s who applied for 485 end of last year and waiting for interview? (EB1-C to be specific) ,
- Melania Trump received Green card in EB1 category in year 2001? EB1 is extraordinary ability. So what was her extraordinary ability? Nudes 🤔
- EB1 for IC6/M4 and above? So I hear that NVIDIA is filing EB1 for IC6/M4 and above. M4 is senior manager. Is that true? If yes why not include all of us? #workvisa #nvidia
- EB1-A successful applicants(non-researcher) Has anybody got their I-140 approved without any publication purely based on extra ordinary work, job profile and high salary. TC: 292k
- Can we file EB1 from new company? Hi Blinders, Is it a good idea to switch to a new company and apply for EB1? I am H1B and 140 on EB2 category. I have some qualifications which can be a possibility for EB1. Now I am planning to switch my job and have these doubts. Can you use your patents filed and awards won in your old company f
- Is the green card process faster on EB1? Hey blind, Some part of the GC process are faster on EB1 if you are from a certain country (China, India for instance). Does having a EB1 makes things faster for the Advance parole and employment authorization (AP &EAD)? I’m on EB1 and need the AP to travel soon. #workvisa #greencard #ap #EB1
- link October 2020 VB advancement of EB1/2/3 How true is the below article There is a possibility that all EB categories could become current !!! Our office is anticipating that the infusion of unused family-based visa numbers could increase the FY21 employment-based allocation to at least 250,000 immigrant visas. To put that into perspective
- EAD & AP (AOS EB1 application) Hello, I am an L1A visa holder. I've an approved EB1 140 with a prio date of March 2019. My org applied for my AOS, EAD & AP on Dec 1 2020 and I recently got my EAD + AP card (including for my family). I had two questions: 1. Can I safely switch jobs now (6 months since date of application for AOS
- EB1 for non PhD SDE what makes one qualify for EB1 if someone is a SDE, say L6 SDE in Amazon or E5 in Facebook or T5 in Google. Assume candidate is from India.
- how many moving to EB1? looks like EB1 is current for India..anyone moving to EB1. i know EB1 needs more qualifications, but those on Manager line can try.
- Do product manager qualify for eb1 green card ? If a product manager works outside of the US for 1 year and then applies for green card from the same company then do they qualify for EB1 green card ?
- vote EB1-B Premium Processing Question Working on filing EB1-B (Outstanding Researcher) I-140 petition via employer. Law firm is BAL. Trying to source community data if there is an increased risk of RFE due to premium processing (specifically EB1-B petition). #workvisa #rfe #eb1 #linkedin
- EB1-C Multi National Manager for those that have filed for their green card under the EB1-C category, did yall file I-140 and I-485 concurrently? if so, why? if not, why not? trying to understand pros and cons. and yes, ill be meeting with the lawyers soon (Wed) but wanted to ask the group of their experience #workvisa #gree
- Eb1(Green card) for non phds It seems that getting eb1a is possible for people without phds even though company lawyers and external lawyers primarily focus on phd background and like to count papers, citations, peer reviews. Curious to know if there are people who have achieved eb1a with software engineering background. - Wh
- Masters with many publications, what are my EB1 chances? I currently have a masters and have more than 100 citations. But no first author publications. I’ve also been invited to review articles for many conferences. Would I qualify for a EB1 green card ? #eb1 #greencard
- What is attorney approval for EB1? I applied for H1B visa and sent all the information to Fragomen. I asked them for update and the reply I got was “Will send assessment once we have attorney approval”. What’s attorney approval? If anyone knows
- GC via EB1 w/PhD What is the current wait time for GC (India) via the EB1 route if you have a PhD and great citations?
- GC in eb1 is it possible please suggest Hi I am working on a project that is developed in us and india. Due to work involved i have to frequently travel between india and us. Will it be possible for me to apply my gc in eb1 category as an international mgr like a lot of people do in infy tcs etc. I have been waiting for gc for 12+ years
- India and China now share the same place in EB1 queue. The EB1 queue has moved a lot since march. All the international managers from WITCH companies will have GCs pretty soon.#workvisa
- vote Is it foolish to not file for EB1 GC? I have recently moved to US on a work visa (eligible for EB1) and am not sure for how long I'ld want to stay here. Some friends have advised to file for GC ASAP regardless. Is it foolish to not do that?
- EB1 through Google or amazon I have an offer as engineering manager from Google,Zurich. Should I move internally in Amazon to a different country and come back to process GC in eb1 or take-up Google offer in Zurich and move internally to Google,US? In Amazon, process is quite straightforward. Would like to know the process in G
- vote Poll: EB GC for India EB2/3 (No EB1 please) Please vote, to get an idea where USCIS is in terms of approvals
- Notarize recommendation letter for eb1 application? My lawyer tells me that i need to notarize the recommendation letters for eb1 application. One of my recommendors said they never notarized the document while recommending previous candidates. Also, it is very difficult to find notaries during covid times. #eb1 #greencard #workvisa
- Current wait times for EB1 GC for Indians Anyone have any idea? Not sure how to look this up on USCIS site. I'm considering moving to US on an L1A, but don't want to me tied up with the same company for ever and don't want the H1B uncertainties either. So might move to Canada to the UK instead.
- EB1 but got PERM Date too. What to do? I‘m in contact with the external lawyers and got confirmation for EB1 process. Filled out the questionnaire already and wait on the I-140 petition to start. However, now I also got a PERM Labor Market Test Date for February. I think that‘s a misunderstanding. Anyway, I‘m wondering what the best wa
- EB1 - Waiting for I-140, adjustment of status possible? Hi, I’m farely new to this thing. My I-I40 got filed end of last year and I‘m waiting on a decision. It‘s an EB1 petition (L1A visa) and as I see the EB1 category is current for my country. 1) How do I get informed about the I-140 approval 2) Can Fragomen file Adjustment of Status now even thoug
- Eb1 two months two years but no movement for eb2 :( Success rate for eb2-> eb1 ? Any suggestions for upgradation
- EB2-NIW advantages while porting application to EB1 I am from India, and I have applied EB2-NIW because that is what my lawyer suggested. I eventually have to port my application to EB1A or EB1B. I am wondering what advantages I would have if my i-140 gets approved? Would it reduce the EB1 processing time? I know that I will have unlimited H1B, and d
- EB1 success rate on L1B - Need advice Hi, I moved to US on L1-B, even though I was a manager (my L1A blanket got rejected and my attorney filed it under L1B afterwards) Now, my attorney says that I am eligble for EB1-C (Manager category) as I was a manager before and I moved as a manager and she is open to file my case in EB1 or EB2 wha
- EB1 approved while on pending c8 asylum . Please advice on i485 application I am on a pending asylum c8 category. We entered on B1/B2 tourist visa and my HB applied for asylum before our i94 expired (less thsn 180 days after entering the US). Never worked without authorization and did not violate anything. I got approved for EB1 and I am wondering if I have no bars to apply
- L1A and EB1 as TLM? Google L5 SWEs are transitioned into TLM roles, where we manage 8 people who report to us. I am wondering if one is a TLM outside the US, can he come to the US on L1A and subsequently apply for GC through EB1? Is that possible?
- Wait for EB1 GC or start applying to FAANG for higher TC ? Stagnated and don't see any TC growth prospects for long term. Each year spent year is an year wasted at peanuts salary. Frag just submitted my EB1 I-140, profile is pretty good so have good chances of getting approved, but the current timeline is ~3 years for GC in hand. I started applying to FAAN
- EB1 greencard for tech lead with no direct reports? Can I file my greencard in EB1? I was a tech lead for Cloud business in India with no direct reports. Came to USA in the same role.
- Moving to Canda from U.S and come back in EB1? Has anybody stuck on h1b tried it? is it worth all the risk ? SDM CTC 230K
- Total pending applications waiting for PD in EB1 category Is there a way to find out total pending applications waiting for their PD to file I-485 in EB1 category?
- Anybody transitioned from F1 to EB1 green card directly? Asking for a friend! Folks with PhD/higher qualifications-anybody applied for green card when you were on F1? My friend has 400+citations and looking for a good attorney who can help.
- Lead in India, manager here. EB1-C? #h1b #eb1 Been working here in US for about 3.5 years on H1-b as Senior Engineer. Now, I have been promoted to Engineering Manager. For the same company, I was also Lead Engineer back in India with two engineers reporting to me for about 1 year 4 months. Is EB1-C an option for me? Wondering if som
- vote Max out 401k on h1b(non eb1 - india) If your are in eb2/eb3 category, basically, we will never get gc. If we r not retiring here, does it make sense to max out 401k ? I see full reason for making sure to get matching contribution. But even with 2-3k tax savings with maxing out 401K, I feel putting that money in ETF/stocks gives better