h1b to GC

[doubtfeb2013]

Hi,

 

I have having 4 years visa left in my h1b. My assumption is if I file GC can i stay in the US for ever ? correct or wrong, pls explain with examples.

 

Any time lines to get GC on EB1 or EB2 etc. I am a IT professional with 3 yrs bachelors degree.

 

sorry if my doubts are very basic :)

 

thanks\

DF

[shandan]

I would not put in those words, you do not have 'basic' doubts, you do not have a clue of the process. Please spend sometime reading and understanding the process, best place to start would be the uscis.gov website. Then you can come to forums like this and others to read about any specific questions you might have.

 

See, people on forums can answer specific questions based on your specific situation, but this is an unrealistic expectation to get coached in the immigration process with a blanket question like your.

 

Good Luck.

[ivrs11]

Filing GC does n't mean you can stay here for ever.

 

There are multiple stages where you need approval to maintain status.

 

Your employer  should file Labor at least 1 year before H1 expiry. If no Audit it will take 7-8 months for approval.

 

Then I-140 should be filed.

 

and then I-485 stage once your priority date become current.

 

next EAD and then GC.

 

for EB2 category it will take approx 5-7 yrs.

EB3 - 10 yrs approx

EB1 - 6 - 12 months

 

Its a lengthy process, do some digging on it to understand.