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Thanks again. My previous/original H-1B visa is still valid (expires in 2019), and as an Australian citizen, previously I could travel to US with ESTA for less

by afsana 8y ago

Thanks again. My previous/original H-1B visa is still valid (expires in 2019), and as an Australian citizen, previously I could travel to US with ESTA for less than 90 days. While being on "Administrative Processing", am I completely barred from entering US with the previous H-1B visa, or with ESTA until a decision is made? If H-1B is denied for some reason, how would it impact my ability to travel to US in the future? Thanks a lot. P.S. I actually have a bachelor, double masters and double PhDs (from two different universities), multiple academic publications, patent, and a book that I think should count as publication. Do you think I could be eligible for EB-1, EB1A? My plan was to apply for residency in US (via Green Card) after H-1B was granted this time. Thanks a lot.

proberts 8y ago
No, you are not barred but we should talk because the issue is a complicated one.
- afsana 8y ago
  > No, you are not barred but we should talk because the issue is a complicated one. Thanks a lot. Any comment on EB-1 eligibility? How can I get in touch with you outside HN? Thank you. ## EDIT ## Hi Peter, Sorry to bump this [0] -- I know you have a lots of new questions to answer. Before you finish today, I'd really appreciate if you could please leave some comments on EB-1 vs employer sponsored GC from eligibility, timeline point of view. Thanks a lot. [0] https://news.ycombinator.com/reply?id=17474199 https://news.ycombinator.com/reply?id=17474199
  - proberts 8y ago
    Sorry. My email address is in my profile and you are welcome to get in touch with me. In short, an EB1A GC application is a lot faster but the standard is much higher than a PERM-based GC application.