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Subject: Re: Greencard -> H1-B Posted on: Tue, 03 Aug 2004 20:45:33 -0700

Mr.Bedi wrote on 8/3/2004 20:19:

> Does anyone know if a person could degrade from a greencard to H1-Visa?
> is this possible?
>
> I am asking this because I am a greencard holder who
> applied for a greencard for his 2 wife years ago who is still waiting
> and will keep waiting for 2-3 more years. If I get an H1-B then she
> should be able to come in with a h4.

You would have to give up the GC and get an employer to sponsor
you for an H1.
The procedure for giving up the GC is outlined here:
http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_web/ins/abandon.htm
(of course, the details are for UK residents, contact the US consulate
in your home country...)

-Joe