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ranniedv

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Are there specific amount of time that an individual has to stay in a company that processed his/her greencard, after it was approved? thanks
 
Originally posted by ranniedv
Are there specific amount of time that an individual has to stay in a company that processed his/her greencard, after it was approved? thanks
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No as long as your sponsor does not bother you. Try to remain polite as much as you can when you leave.

good luck
 
thank ric2

i spoke to my employer earlier and as what you said, was very polite and then ask them the same and told me that I am basically free and can do almost anything now...
 
My employer has a "pay back" clause - if I leave within a year, I must pay back all legal fees. If I leave within 2 years, I must pay back 50%. I'm hoping that whatever new job I can get will reimburse the fees.....

They really hook you in I guess.
 
Originally posted by Scotgirl
My employer has a "pay back" clause - if I leave within a year, I must pay back all legal fees. If I leave within 2 years, I must pay back 50%. I'm hoping that whatever new job I can get will reimburse the fees.....

They really hook you in I guess.
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This seems illegal. If they agree to sponsor you for green card, it is their responsibility to pay the legal fee. You can even 'blackmail' them for their misconduct.
 
I didn't really think about it - just signed and said "sure". Now of course, it's 2 years later and I'm miserable. Some people have told me to just leave and not pay but I don't want to leave on bad terms.

I asked lawyer how much the fees would be and he guessed around $7000 but he said that was a total guess. Hopefully by the time I am approved (hopefully May - July 2003) the job market will be better and companies will be offering incentives. Either that or I'd better get saving :)
 
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