Q: First F-1, second I-130, third H-1B, fourth I-485?
Hello and thank you for reserving time to answer questions. I'm an American Citizen and I’m going to sponsor my brother to study in a university here. I'll also apply for his green card after he starts to study and would like him to stay here until I can file Form I-485. So I have two questions: I read that there is no way for him to get his green card through me in less than 10 to 13 years - is it true? Second and most important, he is going to get a degree in Mechanical Engineering, could an employer apply for something like the H-1B for him while he is waiting for the time to file Form I-485, please?
A: Yes, timeframe is 11 years at present. Yes, he can go F-1, OPT, then H-1B. He needs to maintain status at all times. Though H-1B leads to Green Card. That's the better way to go.
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