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Can I apply for green card while I am on OPT?

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Can I apply for green card while I am on OPT?

If you are an F-1 visa holder who participates in OPT, you might be able to apply for a green card. While participating in optional practical training provides you with the ability to secure employment in the U.S. that directly relates to your degree, the OPT program only gives you a temporary employment authorization.

Can employer directly apply for green card without H1B?

Contrary to the popular belief, there is no requirement that an individual be in H1B status before an employer can start the Green Card process. There is also no USCIS requirement that the employee must have been working for a minimum period of time. The Employment based Green Card process can be initiated any time.

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Can I have both H1B and F-1 visa?

You can in theory have both a valid H-1B visa and F-1 visa. Whether the U.S. Embassy will allow both will really depend upon your complete immigration history. Consular processing is the pierces of applying for a visa at the consult. You can read more at http://myattorneyusa.com/introduction-to-h1b-visas.

Can you work on H1B and EAD simultaneously?

No, you can not work on both the H and EAD simultaneously.

Who pays for green card employer or employee?

Per U.S. regulations found at 20 C.F.R. § 656.12, the employer MUST pay ALL of the costs associated with the PERM process.

Can green card be applied before H1B?

Can H1B Visa Holders Apply for Green Cards? Yes. The H1B visa is a dual-intent visa, which means that those who hold it are eligible for permanent residency by applying for a green card. If you are interested in staying in the US, you should start the process of applying for your green card sooner rather than later.

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How can I change from F1 to green card?

Probably the most common way to go from F1 to green card is through marriage. If you marry a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, then your spouse can file a petition, Form I-130. The Form I-130 allows you to file the Form I-485 with USCIS. You have to file both forms to go from F1 to green card directly.