I am a Postdoctoral fellow. I am on H1 visa 6th year which expires Sep 1st 2009. When I came to USA I was on J1 visa for 2 years and then converted to H1 visa (not taking 3rd year J1). After I came to USA, I got married, had children and was thinking of going back to India. But my husband wants to stay in USA as he has to finish his studies.
I checked the eligibility for EB1 category and it seems too high for me. I only have 7 papers but very less citations. I can get recommendation letters but those are from normal Professors (5 members). All are Americans. I think I dont fit for EB1 category and my friend says the same. For O1 visa, I see the same eligibility as for EB1. I can apply for EB2 NIW but there is only 7 months now (5 months the time I apply after the paper work). I heard we need 1 year for EB2 NIW to get H1 extension. I dont have 1 year now.
What are my options now? Please advise. I live in Texas. If you know whom to approach please advise.
Thank you,
Shara
I checked the eligibility for EB1 category and it seems too high for me. I only have 7 papers but very less citations. I can get recommendation letters but those are from normal Professors (5 members). All are Americans. I think I dont fit for EB1 category and my friend says the same. For O1 visa, I see the same eligibility as for EB1. I can apply for EB2 NIW but there is only 7 months now (5 months the time I apply after the paper work). I heard we need 1 year for EB2 NIW to get H1 extension. I dont have 1 year now.
What are my options now? Please advise. I live in Texas. If you know whom to approach please advise.
Thank you,
Shara