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Hi all
Posting this to seek advice.
Let me summarize my situation -
- I work in NYC for a large bank in a managerial post. L1A visa. Indian citizen. L1A work order extended till May 2022.
- Visited India in March on a personal visit. Got stranded because of Covid. Couldn't return as planned. Visa expired on May 31st
- Consulates not processing visa stamping. So not able to return to US. Working from home out of India
- GC process ongoing. Priority date of Aug 2017 is now current (EB1-C process)
- Wife in US. Need to join her
Options for me
- Travel to US on B1/B2 visa (which is valid in my passport). I cannot work on B1/B2. But that is ok, as I cannot work out of India anyway beyond end of September as per company policy
- Once I reach US, I will wait for my GC. If I get the GC soon, I can travel to Canada using GC, and re-enter US with the Green card, which should permit me to resume work in US
Things on which I need input -
1. Can I travel to US on B1/B2 hassle free now? Are there any questions I will face at immigration?
2. My priority date of Aug 2017 is now current for the Green card. When can I realistically expect the Green card to arrive?
Thanks!
Appreciate everyone's input.
Regards
Shrikanth
Posting this to seek advice.
Let me summarize my situation -
- I work in NYC for a large bank in a managerial post. L1A visa. Indian citizen. L1A work order extended till May 2022.
- Visited India in March on a personal visit. Got stranded because of Covid. Couldn't return as planned. Visa expired on May 31st
- Consulates not processing visa stamping. So not able to return to US. Working from home out of India
- GC process ongoing. Priority date of Aug 2017 is now current (EB1-C process)
- Wife in US. Need to join her
Options for me
- Travel to US on B1/B2 visa (which is valid in my passport). I cannot work on B1/B2. But that is ok, as I cannot work out of India anyway beyond end of September as per company policy
- Once I reach US, I will wait for my GC. If I get the GC soon, I can travel to Canada using GC, and re-enter US with the Green card, which should permit me to resume work in US
Things on which I need input -
1. Can I travel to US on B1/B2 hassle free now? Are there any questions I will face at immigration?
2. My priority date of Aug 2017 is now current for the Green card. When can I realistically expect the Green card to arrive?
Thanks!
Appreciate everyone's input.
Regards
Shrikanth
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