Work VisaJan 19, 2018
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Can your company apply for green card while you have F1 Visa

I am confused regarding eligibility to apply for green card without having an H1B Visa. I was said that my company will apply for it after I complete 6 months.

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Twitter bahubully Jan 19, 2018

You can apply for green card without h1, only downside is that it comes with travel restrictions. You would be advised to not travel outside United States till you get your h1. You should ask the lawyer for proper legal advice.

Google googarbage Jan 19, 2018

Can they? definitely! Technically you don’t even need to be employed by them or be in the US for an employment based green card application [the application is based on a future bona fide job offer that you intend to accept when the green card is issued. What you do in the meantime is irrelevant as far as the application is concerned.] Do they? Depends on the company. Usually they come up with some reason like travel restrictions (which is not too much of an issue, since you get an Advance Parole soon after your application). Note that they can do both (H1 and green card) at the same time in parallel.

LinkedIn Worldmap Jan 19, 2018

They applied for my GC when I was on my F1. My I-140 was also approved while I was on my F1

Microsoft Cjeirmfj Jan 19, 2018

Yes

Oath timmytoes Jan 19, 2018

Yes. 100%

Apple Marijuana Jan 19, 2018

Absolutely they can and I know that LinkedIn does it. Good for you.