How long does it take to get Green Card from H1B for Indians?

Be prepared to spend anywhere between 6 months to 2 years transitioning from an H1B to a green card. The PERM Certificate takes 6 to 18 months. Your I-140 approval depends upon your priority date and your country of origin.

Does H1B time count for citizenship?

You don’t. You can only apply for a greencard through H-1B. Five years after that, you can become a citizen. If you have an H-1B visa, your first priority should be to get your greencard (i.e. permanent residency).

Do I have to stay in the US while applying for Green Card?

Some people can stay in the U.S. for the entire period of applying for a U.S. green card. Others must leave the U.S., either while they wait for a visa to become available (which can take years in some cases) or in order to attend their immigrant visa interview, which is the last major step in the immigration process.

Can I get a job in Canada from us?

If you are an American citizen, you may be eligible to apply for a Canadian work permit or apply to work in Canada under the Skilled Worker Program, which could eventually lead to permanent residency.

Is H1-B better than Canada PR?

This article walks you through all the important aspects of life in Canada on PR vs USA on H1-B and what you can expect. Read on to decide what’s best for you….Cost of Living.

Aspects	With US H1B Visa	With Canada PR
Healthcare	No Free Treatments	Medicare Coverage

Can an MBA graduate get a H-1B visa?

Once that OPT expires, or, if the MBA graduate is not eligible for OPT, one of the most common ways to remain in the US is for an employer to sponsor the graduate for the H-1B visa. The H-1B visa is available for individuals who work for a specific employer in a job that requires a specific college degree.

Can international students study in USA on H1B or L1 visa?

If you do not know, as an international you can study either full time or part time when working in USA on H1B or L1 Visa . One of the most attractive degrees working professional pick is MBA.

Can a H-2B visa holder work in the US?

H-2B visas are issued for seasonal/temporary jobs which allow employers to hire skilled or unskilled workers to fulfil the shortage of workers in the US. The dependants of the H visa (H-1B, H-2B, and H-3) holder can apply for the H-4 visa to visit the US to accompany the principal H visa holder. H-4 visa holders are not permitted to work in the US.

Can an Indian work in the US?

US Work Visa For Indians. Indian citizens can apply for a US work visa as a non-immigrant after receiving an approval from the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).