H-1B holder's options in getting a GC for a life & death situation

[michelleee19]

I need to know what my best options are in getting a Green Card immediately because I need to get into the lung transplant waiting list. My doctor requires that I have a Green Card to be in a good position on the list. Here is my status: I was on OPT since July of last year, and I just received my H-1B visa this year through my sponsoring employer. The H-1B is good for 3 years I believe. My employer also agreed to sponsor me in filing my green card application through PERM, which is what I intent to do. However, we ran into some issues that in order to get qualified for category EB3, the company lawyer said I would have to have more experience on my field (IT) or a Masters degree, which would take even longer to attain. I have a fiance who was just got approved for a green card and is just waiting for his permanent residency card. Time is of essence here, and I need to get a GC asap. Is there a visa specially for my case? If not, what do you suggest that I do?

 

[ginnu]

You can’t get GC ASAP. To get GC faster marry US citizen and it may take 5-6 months.

 

[Concerned4us]

A fraud marriage simply for a GC is illegal. Even a GC through a citizen takes time. Because of the medical costs involved and the legal responsibilities of health care costs placed on a spouse, someone would be foolish to agree to marry in this situation even if it were legal There is no way to speed up the process for an employer based GC.

You need to get on transplant lists in your home country. You could also ask your doctor if the rule is consistent across the country or a requirement of that particular medical center.

There are not enough organs available for all who need or want them. There have been instances of wealthy foreign nationals receive preferential treatment over US residents who have been on the list for a long time. This is likely the reason for the rule; this is a big issue for some potential donors and families . If there were not rules such as this, many would not consent to be registered as an organ donor. Since you have not been in the US very long, you are not likely aware of this controversy from years ago.

That being said, I wish you the best of luck in solving your health problems. In the event you are able to find a medical center willing to take your case and need to return to your home country for health care reasons, remember there is the possibility of a visa for medical care. I suggest that you investigate that option as well.