GC Processing of F1 Students

[vilasgupta]

Hello,

 

I am currently on F1 OPT Visa and am engaged in a contracting IT job, my question is whether i can start my GC processing now through my employer? If the answer is yes, am also planning to apply for my H1B in April 2016 Quota, so can i apply for H1B while my GC application is in process and are there any chances of rejection of H1B application as my GC is in processing?

 

Pls advise, thanks

[giri26]

As far as I know, F1 is not a dual intent visa. You would not get far with GC application on F1 visa. I would wait till you get your H1B to initiate your GC process.

[rahul412]

Wait till your H1 is process then apply for GC, F1 doesn't allow immigration intent.

[vilasgupta]

Appreciate your response but in case if i have to travel back to my home country while i am on OPT, is there any risk involved while returning to USA at port of entry? The reason why i ask is, the purpose of F1 visa was to complete my masters which i have already completed. In case if they ask why i am coming back to USA even after i completed my masters, what am i supposed to tell them?

 

Pls let me know thanks.

[rahul412]

You have to tell the truth.