What is the cheapest most efficient way to file for a greencard? Boyfriend is on an H-1B and second extension is expiring

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Ideally, you should have an approved PERM or filed I-140 1 year before expiry, or approved I-140 before expiry. That being said, u should have started the process at least 2 years before the 6 year expiry.
How can your boyfriend not know till so late?
Time to find a new guy!

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Request his firm to file it on his behalf. Ideally they shid have already started the process!

If you are citizen then go for civil marriage and then for GC and citizenship

Find a new bf with green card

How far in advance?

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