L-1a to Green Card processing route?
#31
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Re: L-1a to Green Card processing route?
I absolutely feel your pain! Even though the biggest hurdle is probably out of the way now I'm still a bag of nerves over adjusting status and what could crop up in the next year to pee on my bonfire, although it'll probably be an even longer wait now with this compulsory interview business coming into effect, man I wish I'd pushed harder to adjust status concurrently!!
#32
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Re: L-1a to Green Card processing route?
Hang on in there, based on the similarity in our receipt dates you should be hearing something soon, sounds like you're gonna be just fine
#33
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Re: L-1a to Green Card processing route?
I absolutely feel your pain! Even though the biggest hurdle is probably out of the way now I'm still a bag of nerves over adjusting status and what could crop up in the next year to pee on my bonfire, although it'll probably be an even longer wait now with this compulsory interview business coming into effect, man I wish I'd pushed harder to file the I-485 concurrently!!
#34
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Re: L-1a to Green Card processing route?
It's a possibility I suppose, I didn't even know it was an option until reading this thread! I'm trying to cram in a s much research as possible before I commit to a course of action.
#36
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Re: L-1a to Green Card processing route?
What are the drawbacks with consular processing? Aside from the added expense of having to travel back to the UK, are there any other compelling reasons to adjust status while remaining in the US?
#37
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Re: L-1a to Green Card processing route?
I am going to add one piece of information....our I140 was approved in 18 weeks in 2017
However the USCIS website still says Case Was Received
So if anyone is relying on their website for a status update, just keep this in mind
However the USCIS website still says Case Was Received
So if anyone is relying on their website for a status update, just keep this in mind
#38
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Re: L-1a to Green Card processing route?
#39
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Re: L-1a to Green Card processing route?
I'm no further along sadly, trying to get an opportunity to meet with my attorney to discuss my options. I think it's a roll of the dice either way!
#40
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Re: L-1a to Green Card processing route?
Our Interview is scheduled for May1st
I485 RD was October
Nearly the end of the journey
I485 RD was October
Nearly the end of the journey
#42
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Re: L-1a to Green Card processing route?
Hi guys, any updates in the last 4 weeks? It sounds like you're all ahead of me in the same process (arrived on L-1a five months ago, employer's lawyer will begin GC application process next month if I choose) so this thread has been great help already for what to expect.
On the plus side, my wife did get her C09 EAD in record time (32 days) recently, so it's not all doom and gloom.
#43
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Re: L-1a to Green Card processing route?
Damn, reading this thread I can see moving from L1A to GC (EB-1C) is going to take a while!
First call about it with company immigration lawyers this afternoon... They will begin the process after we get back from vacation in the UK on 10th August. I will keep you guys posted!
First call about it with company immigration lawyers this afternoon... They will begin the process after we get back from vacation in the UK on 10th August. I will keep you guys posted!
#44
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Re: L-1a to Green Card processing route?
My situation has totally changed unfortunately.
The US company is about to be sold meaning that my route to the GC is not available any more.
Im considering switching to a B tourist visa and taking 6 months out to relax and consider my future plans.
The US company is about to be sold meaning that my route to the GC is not available any more.
Im considering switching to a B tourist visa and taking 6 months out to relax and consider my future plans.
#45
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Re: L-1a to Green Card processing route?
Just be aware that EB-1 worldwide is no longer current as of the August visa bulletin so that'll slow things down - unusual but demand has been very high this year.