please advise

[kaveri_tulipr]

Hi!
I am on OPT (expires in August 2005). My husband is on H-1, and last month, our lawyer dispatched our application for a GC (for both of us).

The problem now is I got the job of a faculty position at a university (H-1 quota is not applicable to such jobs). My H-1 application asks whether my GC application is in progress. If I say 'yes', will my H-1 Petition be denied?

We are very scared. Please reply immediately. Thanks a lot in advance.

kaveri

 

[EricS]

Hi!
I am on OPT (expires in August 2005). My husband is on H-1, and last month, our lawyer dispatched our application for a GC (for both of us).

The problem now is I got the job of a faculty position at a university (H-1 quota is not applicable to such jobs). My H-1 application asks whether my GC application is in progress. If I say 'yes', will my H-1 Petition be denied?

We are very scared. Please reply immediately. Thanks a lot in advance.

kaveri

No, there will be no problem for you H1 application. Remember, unlike F1, H1 is a dual intent visa, other intent being that of adjusting the status and staying in the US as a GC holder.

 

[kaveri_tulipr]

Thanks a lot, Eric.
I appreciate it.