Hello,
I'm a European citizen, married to a Mexican citizen.
I have a US employer to sponsor me for the H1B visa.
I know that, for my wife, there are two options: the H4 visa and the TN visa.
I also know that the only way my wife can work legally and immediately in the US is to get a TN visa.
So, I'm wondering what the best pathway regarding our situation is, considering timings, costs, dual-intent, etc...
My idea is the following:
1) if I'm selected at the H1B lottery in March/April, we will apply at the same time (is this possible?) for my H1B visa and her H4 visa.
2) my wife can accompany me in the US. She can open a bank account, get a driving license, etc.. but is NOT allowed to work.
3) she founds a US employer willing to sponsor her for a TN visa (in this case, it will be a change of status, am I right?).
4) she applies for a TN visa and changes her status.
5) we will have two different statuses: me, H1B. Her, TN visa.
6) then I apply for a green card through employment and I will become a US PR.
7) my wife becomes a US PR, too.
Am I right? Is this legally correct? And practically, it sounds good?
My wife, at the moment, holds a B1 visa.