Prem

I am currently on F-1 and graduated last week with a certficate in
orthodontics and PhD. I have applied for OPT and will be starting work
as an Assistant Professor from 1st of October. My wife is on H1b and
will be completing her 6th year in June 2007 and My daughter is on H4.

1. Can I apply for employement based green card while on a F-1 ? or
should I wait till I get my H1b?
2. After I get my H1b, could my wife and child eligible H4 visa as my
dependents even after they complete 6 years in H visas?

Thanks

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scrubbedexpat099

Try www.kkeane.com

1. Is a no, your employer applies and you do not have one.

2. I assume yes, but would need to be checked.

AdobePinon

Assuming that your assistant professorship is at a uni or non-prof, they should be able to apply for an H-1B for you immediately.

NCTarheel

I believe time spent on H-1 gets counted against the H-4 and vice versa.