Hi,
I have done a master's in information technology in the USA and working in IT as a software tester for the past 5 years on an H1B visa. I have I-140 approved (EB2 - Advanced degree) with a priority date as 2018. Since its gonna take a long time to get the current date as same my Priority date, I am planning to move to Canada applying for a Master's program.(Specialized course matching to my work experience) After graduating I'll be applying for a work permit and eventually apply for PR as soon I get a job in Canada.
Migrating one country to another is quite a risky and overwhelming process. Before I take a step further to start searching for universities in Canada, I have a few questions regarding green card processing and study permit approval chances.
1. Can I go to Canada on a temporary visa with an I-140 approved application and reenter the USA once the current date for the GC process is 2018?
2. While reentering back to the USA, is it mandatory to enter on H1B visa? if no, what are the other visa options?
3. Is it mandatory that my current employer should only apply for I-485? if my employer refuses to apply to reenter what are my other options?
4. Before I go to Canada is it better to change the adjustment of status to consular processing?
5. Since I already hold a master's degree, can I apply for another master's degree program? if yes, can I apply for a year duration Masters program specific to web technologies?
I am in urgent need of advice/suggestions to decide and move further. Its really getting on my nerves to stay in uncertain situations where the H1B rejection rate is increasing and end up going back home neither I want to lose a chance to gain a green card.
Thanks in advance!
I have done a master's in information technology in the USA and working in IT as a software tester for the past 5 years on an H1B visa. I have I-140 approved (EB2 - Advanced degree) with a priority date as 2018. Since its gonna take a long time to get the current date as same my Priority date, I am planning to move to Canada applying for a Master's program.(Specialized course matching to my work experience) After graduating I'll be applying for a work permit and eventually apply for PR as soon I get a job in Canada.
Migrating one country to another is quite a risky and overwhelming process. Before I take a step further to start searching for universities in Canada, I have a few questions regarding green card processing and study permit approval chances.
1. Can I go to Canada on a temporary visa with an I-140 approved application and reenter the USA once the current date for the GC process is 2018?
2. While reentering back to the USA, is it mandatory to enter on H1B visa? if no, what are the other visa options?
3. Is it mandatory that my current employer should only apply for I-485? if my employer refuses to apply to reenter what are my other options?
4. Before I go to Canada is it better to change the adjustment of status to consular processing?
5. Since I already hold a master's degree, can I apply for another master's degree program? if yes, can I apply for a year duration Masters program specific to web technologies?
I am in urgent need of advice/suggestions to decide and move further. Its really getting on my nerves to stay in uncertain situations where the H1B rejection rate is increasing and end up going back home neither I want to lose a chance to gain a green card.
Thanks in advance!