Hi,

I am holding H1B Visa and will be expiring on sep 2008. This is my first renewal. My father is coming on GreenCard in feb 2008.

Now, my questions.

1. Should I File for GreenCard or go for renewal of my H1B.

2. On what basis i should put GreenCard filled on my fathers basis or on my employer basis... which way is faster and reliable?

3. How much cost i need to bare for H1B renewal and Greencard Processing.

4. How much time require for H1B renewal and How much time require for converting from H1B to GreenCard status.

5. I am planning to go india for marriage in Nov 2008, so do i go for marriage before Greencard process or renewal. And how early my wife can be here on H4 visa after marriage.

6. If i want work permit for my wife wht should I do?

Thanks.

Good Morning,

I am H1B Visa holder and my H1B getting expires on Sep 2008, I have landed in USA on Sep 2007. This is my first renewal.

My father will be coming on GreenCard on Feb 2008, so i would like to know whether i should go for renewal of my H1B, or should start process for GC with my employer or on my fathers base and how whichever requires less time.

Also I am planning to go for marriage in nov 2008, so how what should i do in this situation.

Thanks

If you were not a derivative beneficiary on the I-130 / I-140 petition that forms the basis of your father’s Immigrant Visa, you now have no option but to renew your H-1B status. If you apply for a green card through your employer, unless you qualify for EB-1 classification, there’s no way that you’ll receive green card status before September.

Be sure to speak to your company’s attorney for further clarification. If you would like my office to assist you, please feel free to contact us directly by phone or e-mail to schedule an initial consultation.

Attorney Edward Weiner
E-mail : E.Weiner@immigration-aux-usa.com
Phone : + 1 (617) 889-0215
Internet Site : http://www.immigration-aux-usa.com