GC timescales
#1
Carmel Indiana
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GC timescales
Hi Guys,
Solicitors will be filing our paperwork in October, whats the rough timescale for the process to be completed?
We are here on an L1A visa.
Can the process be sped up by visiting the embassy in London???
Thanks for the advice.
Regards.
Paul.
Solicitors will be filing our paperwork in October, whats the rough timescale for the process to be completed?
We are here on an L1A visa.
Can the process be sped up by visiting the embassy in London???
Thanks for the advice.
Regards.
Paul.
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Re: GC timescales
On Sep 4, 11:36 pm, paul1968mcr <[email protected]>
wrote:
>
> Solicitors will be filing our paperwork in October, whats the rough
> timescale for the process to be completed?
>
> We are here on an L1A visa.
It depends on many things including
- the basis on which you're hoping to get a Green Card (family,
employment, ...)
- the exact category in which you're applying (child of USC,
EB-2, ...)
- your nationality
Without this info no-one can say much.
> Can the process be sped up by visiting the embassy in London???
Very unlikely, but can't be sure without more info.
wrote:
>
> Solicitors will be filing our paperwork in October, whats the rough
> timescale for the process to be completed?
>
> We are here on an L1A visa.
It depends on many things including
- the basis on which you're hoping to get a Green Card (family,
employment, ...)
- the exact category in which you're applying (child of USC,
EB-2, ...)
- your nationality
Without this info no-one can say much.
> Can the process be sped up by visiting the embassy in London???
Very unlikely, but can't be sure without more info.
#3
Re: GC timescales
Hi there - L1A is the easiest to convert to GC, I have friends in the US that are all GC holders and the process was roughly 7 months, that was 2006/2007 so it should still be the same. We are going to return and apply ourselves so I truly hope that is the case - Good Luck. Cari
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Re: GC timescales
It took us 4 months to get GC . We were in LIA , EB1C.
#5
Carmel Indiana
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Location: Naperville, IL
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Re: GC timescales
On Sep 4, 11:36 pm, paul1968mcr <[email protected]>
wrote:
>
> Solicitors will be filing our paperwork in October, whats the rough
> timescale for the process to be completed?
>
> We are here on an L1A visa.
It depends on many things including
- the basis on which you're hoping to get a Green Card (family,
employment, ...)
- the exact category in which you're applying (child of USC,
EB-2, ...)
- your nationality
Without this info no-one can say much.
> Can the process be sped up by visiting the embassy in London???
Very unlikely, but can't be sure without more info.
wrote:
>
> Solicitors will be filing our paperwork in October, whats the rough
> timescale for the process to be completed?
>
> We are here on an L1A visa.
It depends on many things including
- the basis on which you're hoping to get a Green Card (family,
employment, ...)
- the exact category in which you're applying (child of USC,
EB-2, ...)
- your nationality
Without this info no-one can say much.
> Can the process be sped up by visiting the embassy in London???
Very unlikely, but can't be sure without more info.
#7
Carmel Indiana
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Joined: Jun 2007
Location: Naperville, IL
Posts: 749
Re: GC timescales
Thanks!! Just gotta get an MMR jab and a Tetanus booster!! ready for our medicals - luckily the kids had everything prior to starting school.
#8
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Re: GC timescales
It took us 3 months to get green card from L1A.
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Re: GC timescales
Got the tetanus one though (which I didn't need) they give it to you right in the arm muscle - hurts like hell - not in the a** like they do in the uk which doesn't hurt a bit....
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Re: GC timescales
Hi,
How long did you have to be in the US on the L1A Visa before you can apply for the Green Card?
Thanks
Yogi
How long did you have to be in the US on the L1A Visa before you can apply for the Green Card?
Thanks
Yogi
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Re: GC timescales
Your employer HAS to sponsor the I140 though
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Re: GC timescales
Hi,
Many thanks for your reply, does this mean in theory:
I can move to the USA via my existing company using the L1A visa (which I understand I qualify for, as I have worked there for 2 of the last 3 years). Once in the USA I can immediately apply for my Greencard, during which time I have to stay with my current company to stay in the country (let's say 7 months for arguments sake...). Once I then get the GC I can then leave this company to work in any US company of my choice. Is that correct?
Cheers
Yogi
Many thanks for your reply, does this mean in theory:
I can move to the USA via my existing company using the L1A visa (which I understand I qualify for, as I have worked there for 2 of the last 3 years). Once in the USA I can immediately apply for my Greencard, during which time I have to stay with my current company to stay in the country (let's say 7 months for arguments sake...). Once I then get the GC I can then leave this company to work in any US company of my choice. Is that correct?
Cheers
Yogi
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Re: GC timescales
Hi,
Many thanks for your reply, does this mean in theory:
I can move to the USA via my existing company using the L1A visa (which I understand I qualify for, as I have worked there for 2 of the last 3 years). Once in the USA I can immediately apply for my Greencard, during which time I have to stay with my current company to stay in the country (let's say 7 months for arguments sake...). Once I then get the GC I can then leave this company to work in any US company of my choice. Is that correct?
Cheers
Yogi
Many thanks for your reply, does this mean in theory:
I can move to the USA via my existing company using the L1A visa (which I understand I qualify for, as I have worked there for 2 of the last 3 years). Once in the USA I can immediately apply for my Greencard, during which time I have to stay with my current company to stay in the country (let's say 7 months for arguments sake...). Once I then get the GC I can then leave this company to work in any US company of my choice. Is that correct?
Cheers
Yogi
Then you just play a waiting game....
As to whether you can leave the company straight away once you get your green card...opinions vary, some say that it is best to stick around for 6 months to a year because you may get asked questions when you go for citizenship (which you can do after 5 years of having the greencard), others say it doesn't matter.
Also - once your I140 is approved, once you wait 6 months, if your I485 has not been approved you can change jobs even without your greencard, under AC21 portability, however, in that case you will have to apply for EAD and Advance Parole as your L1 is linked to your original employer
Hope this helps!
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Re: GC timescales
Hi,
Thanks so much, that really helps me out!
All the best
Yogi
Thanks so much, that really helps me out!
All the best
Yogi