For those who successfully got employment based greencard sponsorship, how much time did you have left on your H1b when the employer told you that they would sponsor? I just changed job a month ago, and I have about 3 years and 4 months left on my H1B. Ideally I should start the process early, but wondering if I should ask after I have my annual review to maximize my chances (and tell them that I don’t have much time left).

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At current pace, your employer must start the process not later than 2 years left on H1B as it is taking 8 months for PWD and additional 3 months to do all required documentation. (Your perm must be in the system with at least a year left on H1B)

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The process end to end takes about 2 years in most firm so as long it starts with about 2.5 years left, it should be fine.

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