I have a question about my status.
I came on a J1 visa (sponsored by USIA) in 2000. Then went home, stayed 3 months and fot an F1 visa. I returned home several times to visit and renewed to an F1 each time. I got a job and changed to H1b status from within the US. A lawyer told me that there is a difference between visa and status and I would be able to get H1b status but not visa. Is that still the case?
I want to apply for GC. what are my options, chance to get it?
also, if I go to Canada and try to get an H1b stamp in the passport, would I be denied, or will it be aproved? anyone has any information on that?
Also, what does it mean to obtain a recomendation from DOS? if they deny, can that go against my case? is it recorded somewhere?
Thank you for all information.
I have exactly the same situation you do, and I am now about to file for perm and GC through my employer. I was wondering if you succeded in getting your visa in Canada, and whether you pursued a CG application.
THank you.
I came on a J1 visa (sponsored by USIA) in 2000. Then went home, stayed 3 months and fot an F1 visa. I returned home several times to visit and renewed to an F1 each time. I got a job and changed to H1b status from within the US. A lawyer told me that there is a difference between visa and status and I would be able to get H1b status but not visa. Is that still the case?
I want to apply for GC. what are my options, chance to get it?
also, if I go to Canada and try to get an H1b stamp in the passport, would I be denied, or will it be aproved? anyone has any information on that?
Also, what does it mean to obtain a recomendation from DOS? if they deny, can that go against my case? is it recorded somewhere?
Thank you for all information.
I have exactly the same situation you do, and I am now about to file for perm and GC through my employer. I was wondering if you succeded in getting your visa in Canada, and whether you pursued a CG application.
THank you.