fifth year of L1B - filing GC

[helpme4gc]

Hi,

Please help me with below situation

My employer is ready to file for my GC in my 5th year of L1B. The procedure is not yet started. last day of my L1B is Nov 1st 2012.

Qualification: Bachelor of Engineering.

Experience: Total 6 yrs fo exp

Questions:

1. Which category I will fall in? EB2 or EB3

2. Is there any issue to file in last 11 months of visa expiry?

3. Can I travel (short term in emrgencies) to India if needed when my PERM is in process or after Nov 2012? So does L1 gets renewed after Nov 2012 or I have to wait till Advance parole?

4. What all are very important things I need to follow for smooth filing?

Thanks

[JoeF]

There is no extension of the L1 past the normal L1 expiration. That stuff only exists for the H1.

And the job requirements determine the category. You could have a PhD, if the job only requires a bachelor degree, the case would still be in EB3.

[helpme4gc]

So does that mean I can't travel at all till my priority date is current and Advance parole is not filed for me? or advance parole can be filed irrespective of priority date?

[helpme4gc]

Please help. emergency India travel has more priority than staying in US :(