Originally posted by tryin4gc
Hello everyone,
I am on h1-b visa working in NY since last 3.5 yrs. My client has offered me a permanent job ... however, since NY processing is crippling like a snail... i was hoping to get the GC going through atlanta. My client has a branch office in atlanta and california, but it is registered under different company name (hence different business identity).
I suggested my client to process my GC via Georgia and i will continue to work in NY office (head quarters) although my payroll will be processed via atlanta office.
My client has few concerns and is not sure if this option is possible:
1. What will be the legal argument to process GC through atlanta if the candidate has never stayed in atlanta and does not have a residential address in atlanta?
2. If they decide to go forward with atlanta option, will i ever have to go to atlanta and actually work/stay there?
3. Is there a possibility of any issues arising in this arrangement? if yes, is it worth talking the risk to save time ?
Any advice/comment will be truly appreciated. I need to convice my client that there is nothing invalid in pursuing this option.
Thanks,
D