MY OPT will start from January

That all depends on whether you fall under one of the employment based green card categories. There are different employment based categories of preferences under which green cards are issued: EB-1 visa: For persons of extraordinary abilities in business, the sciences, the arts, athletics or education (L-1 visa holders may fall under this category); EB-2 visa: For persons of exceptional ability in business, the sciences, the arts or professionals holding advanced degrees (H-1B visa holders may fall under this category); EB-3 visa: For professionals and skilled workers; EB-4 visa: For persons with special skills, such as religious workers (R-1 visa holders may fall under this category) and foreign language interpreters; or EB-5 visa: investor's visa Please note: This information is general in nature and is not intended, nor should it be construed, as legal advice. This post does not create any attorney-client relationship between us. For specific advice about your particular situation, consult an attorney.

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