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Hi Peter, thanks for doing this. I'm on the 4th year in my H1B - when's the latest I can start the PERM/GC process and without risking the deadline (5th year H
by tttk0 8y ago
Hi Peter, thanks for doing this.
I'm on the 4th year in my H1B - when's the latest I can start the PERM/GC process and without risking the deadline (5th year H1B anniversary)? I'm in a dilemma on whether I should do the GC process with current employer or switch jobs now (given that it could take 2+ years).
Thanks!
- proberts 8y agoYou also can extend beyond the 6th year based on an approved I-140 so actually the GC process can be started in the final year but this is riskier of course. Our generally practice is to kick it off at the beginning of the 5th year but I also feel strongly that it's almost never worth it to stay in a job for immigration reasons and that if you're inclined toi switch, switch soon and negotiate with your new employer to sponsor you relatively soon (after you've proven yourself).
- tttk0 8y agoThis gives me some closure, thank you!