我2021年3月用F1 的 OPT在一個教會工作。2022年3月opt 到期。3個月後 r1 簽證批準下來,繼續在該教會工作。實際上opt到期 跟 拿到r1簽證之前的3個月 我也沒有停止工作。以下是我的問題:
1,今年3月(就是下個月)就是我在教會連續工作滿2年的時間。根據這裏的信息 https://www.uscis.gov/i-360 ,我是否可以申請綠卡?
-Yes, the church you work for can file I-360 for you after you have worked for them for at least two years. You need to wait for the I-360 approval to file I-485. If you are a minister (e.g., paster), you can file I-485 immediately after I-360 is approved. Otherwise, you need to wait for the I-360 prority date to be current to file I-485 ieven if the I-360 is approved.
2,提交 i360的時候,我是否需要提交 opt 和 r1 簽證的相關信息?
-Yes. These document are the evidences on your legal work for the church.
如果是,他們可能會注意到中間的gap問題,是否會有麻煩?
有個朋友告訴我這個信息:
看起來,短時間的 unauthorized employment 可以豁免。是不是這樣理解?
-It is true. You can use the benefits of 245 (k) to cover your 3-month unauthorized employment. I would suggest you to file I-360 in June 2023 or later because you had 3-month unauthorized employment. Talk to your employer and the lawyer.
3,提交 i360的時候需要提交婚姻證公證,出生證公證嗎?還是在 i485的階段?
-These documents are required for you to file I-485, not I-360.
4,i360如果批準,就進入 i485, 需要體檢和疫苗。請問現在是否還需要打 covid 疫苗?拜登宣布5月結束疫情緊急狀態,是否意味covid疫苗不再免費?
-I am not sure. You may ask the doctor who conducts the physical exam during your physical exam.