L1B to GC

[hou2hou]

Hi,

 

My L1B visa and I-94 expired Nov'13. My employer has already filed extension, currently pending with USCIS. (L1B was stamped for 3 yrs only hence its first time extension request)

 

Q1 - Can my employer file Green card for me to legally work independent of L1B results?

Q2 - If yes, whats the approx processing time?

 

 

Thanks,

[jairichi]

Hi,

 

My L1B visa and I-94 expired Nov'13. My employer has already filed extension, currently pending with USCIS. (L1B was stamped for 3 yrs only hence its first time extension request)

 

Q1 - Can my employer file Green card for me to legally work independent of L1B results?

Q2 - If yes, whats the approx processing time?

 

 

Thanks,

1. Yes.

2. Processing time for what? There are several steps involved in GC process.

[pontevecchio]

1. Yes

 

2. First comes PERM after necessary advertisements and job notifications after no local or PR is found suitable. This can take an year. Then I-140 can take longer. The process is faster if you were not born in India or China.