GC: Emp and Family based apply simultaneously?

[palwag]

Am currently in the 4th year of my H1b visa. My company will start my GC process in 2 months. Recently my sister also became a US citizen and wants to file for a family based GC for me.

 

1) Is it possible to apply/process both Employment based and Family based GC application at the same time?

2) Or would 1 application trump the other?

3) Also, which one is better?

 

ps: I did my masters in the US.

[JoeF]

The family-based application would be in Family Category 4, which has a 12+ year backlog.

Both family-based and employment based applications are possible in parallel, but the employment-based application is likely faster. It also tends to allow more flexibility.

[jairichi]

Am currently in the 4th year of my H1b visa. My company will start my GC process in 2 months. Recently my sister also became a US citizen and wants to file for a family based GC for me.

 

1) Is it possible to apply/process both Employment based and Family based GC application at the same time?

2) Or would 1 application trump the other?

3) Also, which one is better?

 

ps: I did my masters in the US.

1. Yes.

3. Both are better.

[t75]

Go for both.  Employment is generally faster but two paths give you a backup plan.