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[IJJ 18]

Hi,

 

We are currently on F1-OPT transiting to H visa and would like to explore in applying EB visa (GC) as soon as possible. My husband graduated with a post grad degree in the States and currently employed. We are hoping to apply ourselves with the help of a lawyer. Can anyone advise?

 

 

[Boiler 45,486]

IS this not something that the Lawyer dealing with the H would do?

[bswt2 19]

1 hour ago, IJJ said:

Hi,

 

We are currently on F1-OPT transiting to H visa and would like to explore in applying EB visa (GC) as soon as possible. My husband graduated with a post grad degree in the States and currently employed. We are hoping to apply ourselves with the help of a lawyer. Can anyone advise?

 

 

I think the company that is applying for your H visa will have to petition for your GC, that is not something you can do by yourself.

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

Unless you are applying EB1 (extraordinary ability) or EB5 (investment visa requiring $500k-$1m) you cannot apply on your own behalf, you need a company to petition for you. From the brief description in first post does not sound like either of these apply.

 

[IJJ 18]

Thanks all for replies. Hubby's H is through his current company lawyer. He also has a new job offer and they are talking about applying O1 for him since his H will only be in effect from Oct 1.We are indeed exploring into EB1 which is more stringent than O, we know. Hence, we hope to find a good lawyer who knows EB application process inside out to help advise & guide us.

Edited July 17, 2018 by IJJ

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

1 hour ago, IJJ said:

Thanks all for replies. Hubby's H is through his current company lawyer. He also has a new job offer and they are talking about applying O1 for him since his H will only be in effect from Oct 1.We are indeed exploring into EB1 which is more stringent than O, we know. Hence, we hope to find a good lawyer who knows EB application process inside out to help advise & guide us.

To qualify for EB1 coming straight off an OPT seems a massive stretch, but good luck. You will definitely need a very competent lawyer. O1 will certainly be easier, of course the derivative will not be allowed to work though.

[WeGuyGal 1,052]

Does the new company, that is hiring someone for extraordinary ability, not have a competent legal team to advise, guide, and file?  It's possible hubby's company has filed previous EB1 petitions..

[IJJ 18]

18 minutes ago, SusieQQQ said:

To qualify for EB1 coming straight off an OPT seems a massive stretch, but good luck. You will definitely need a very competent lawyer. O1 will certainly be easier, of course the derivative will not be allowed to work though.

Never try, never know.

 

13 minutes ago, WeGuyGal said:

Does the new company, that is hiring someone for extraordinary ability, not have a competent legal team to advise, guide, and file?  It's possible hubby's company has filed previous EB1 petitions..

Perhaps, if he decides to take on their offer. For now, we want to explore our possible options.

[Boiler 45,486]

http://www.baskinvisalaw.com/

 

Somebody I know on a O used these and thought they did a good job.

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

9 hours ago, IJJ said:

Never try, never know.

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Lol true, and I’m sure you’ll find a lawyer to take your fees. Please update the thread with your eventual visa choice!

[WeGuyGal 1,052]

30 minutes ago, SusieQQQ said:

Lol true, and I’m sure you’ll find a lawyer to take your fees. Please update the thread with your eventual visa choice!

True, lawyers never say no

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

1 hour ago, WeGuyGal said:

True, lawyers never say no

And to be fair we don’t know the applicant, quite possible that despite having a fairly new postgrad degree he’s already got a ton of published work and awards, or maybe he did a lot of stuff between undergrad and graduate school to build up an impressive resume, or already has a professorship offer or ...whatever.  

[IJJ 18]

2 hours ago, SusieQQQ said:

Lol true, and I’m sure you’ll find a lawyer to take your fees. Please update the thread with your eventual visa choice!

Well, for something worth trying!  In fact, there are some nice and honest ones that will do free consultation and only take your fee and file petition when they think they are confident to take up your case for a good chance of success. No deep pocket to dump money for nothing.  I spoke to 2 today over the phone and they will be reviewing our case in details to decide. No charge for these consultations and reviews so far. I will try to return to update if there is anything positive.  

6 hours ago, Boiler said:

http://www.baskinvisalaw.com/

 

Somebody I know on a O used these and thought they did a good job.

Thank you! I will KIV this contact.

[randomstairs 303]

18 hours ago, IJJ said:

Hi,

 

We are currently on F1-OPT transiting to H visa and would like to explore in applying EB visa (GC) as soon as possible. My husband graduated with a post grad degree in the States and currently employed. We are hoping to apply ourselves with the help of a lawyer. Can anyone advise?

 

 

The EB2-NIW is exactly what you seem to be looking for. It is generally easier than EB1, depending on the field. It is self-sponsored and so it does not require any action from your employer (or even employment). The best attorney in town is probably Victoria Chen. She specializes in these cases and has more than 98% approval rate. Good luck!

[IJJ 18]

6 hours ago, randomstairs said:

The EB2-NIW is exactly what you seem to be looking for. It is generally easier than EB1, depending on the field. It is self-sponsored and so it does not require any action from your employer (or even employment). The best attorney in town is probably Victoria Chen. She specializes in these cases and has more than 98% approval rate. Good luck!

Congratulations on getting yours some times ago! And thank you much for your recommendation. I was told either EB1B or EB2-NIW for us. *Fingers-crossed^ Hope either of these works smoothly for us.