| 1) |
Filing petitions for approval in your preference category. Response from INS in approximately 90-120 days. |
| 2) |
Assuming approval, when the visa becomes available, if in the United States, apply to INS for adjustment of status to permanent residence or apply for interview at the Consul Post nearest your foreign residence. Allow 8-10 months for the entire process. |
| 3) |
A green card follows approximately six months. |
| 4) |
While in the United States, the alien must remain in legal immigration status, while waiting for the visa to become available. |
| 5) |
Unauthorized employment or staying in the US with an expired visa, bars adjustment of status to permanent residence in the US. |
