Question # 8: Providing that RN does not need EAD, how long does it take to obtain GN? Consular process vs. AOS (from H-4)?

Carl Shusterman: Employment based green cards even for registered nurses are taking around three years to approve. However, as soon as the application for adjustment of status is submitted to the INS you are eligible to apply for an employment authorization document (EAD). The length of time that it takes to obtain an EAD varies according to service center, usually from 30 to 90 days. See:

http://shusterman.com/toc-sc.html


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