QUESTION
will i have a negative effect on H1b stamping , if i file for green card before going for H1b stamping to my home country
Asked on Mar 31st, 2014 on Immigration - Pennsylvania
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I am on H1b unstamped , my company wants to file for green card in this lot , i intend to go for h1b stamping earlier this month , but before that i am asked to submit my application for green card processing , will this have a effect on my stamping process.
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U.S. Immigration and Nationality Law Attorney serving San Diego, CA
Partner at
Kazmi & Sakata
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Hi. No, it will not. H1bs have "dual-intent." This means you may have the temporary intent to work for the employer per the H1b and have permanent intent to stay in the US via a green card application. You just must disclose the information on the DS-160 when you apply for the stamping. Good Luck!
Answered on Mar 31st, 2014 at 4:28 PM