> Vital stats: 25, Single, A-1 visa, AOS (485) appeal in process, lived
> in the USA for 13 consecutive years. Own no home or assets in "home
> country, direct family lives in Europe.
>
> Uh, oh.
>
> One of my dream jobs has been offered to me at one of the more
> prestigious organizations in the world. It involves receiving a G-4. I
> am unemployed, and I have been for 6 months.
>
> I am currently 'visa-less'. My A-1 expired in July 2006, but I filed
> for an AOS/Green card before it expired. I have an EAD that is valid
> until August, 2008. My will-be employer says that I can't use that
> visa because it's 'tied to the A-1'. Now, I haven't informed the
> employer that I am in a pending Green Card application.
>
> The application has been rejected once, but it's currently in appeal -
> we did the 290-B. Lawyer had said a G-4 is ok if I file I-508 waiver
> of diplomatic rights. Problem is Advance Parole takes 3-6 months to
> process.
>
> I need to start work in 3 weeks as per the job offer. If I exit as it
> is I abandon the green card application I understand. On the other
> hand, a G-4 puts me back in status, but it means I will have to re-
> apply in the future.
>
> Will receiving a G-4 today shut me out of Green Card consideration in
> the future? Also, what is the usual duration of G-4s?
>
> Regards,
The G-4 itself does not lead to a GC as it is a non-immigrant visa,
but it shouldn't shut you out of future GC consideration using
another route.
The G-4 is good indefinitely as long as the SoS recognizes your status.
Ian
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