Legal Question in Immigration Law in Virginia

Green Card/ H1 question

Hi,

I am on an H1b visa, which expires May 20, 2005 (1st 3 year period). I plan to file papers for an employment based green card soon. My question is, even if i do file for a green card, i do still need to file for an H1 extension (to stay in status once it expires in May), right? Filing for a green card does not allow me to work while it is being processed, right?

Thanks!


Asked on 3/11/05, 11:40 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Green Card/ H1 question

One is a nonimmigrant visa status(H1B), the other

an immigrant visa status(the so-called green card). These are, so to speak, like apples and oranges. Therefore, the answers to both of your questions must be, yes.

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Answered on 3/11/05, 12:23 pm


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