Filing Green Card directly from OPT

[adnansajid33]

I am a Pakistani National and currently working with Aetna on OPT. My OPT is valid till August 2018 and then can be extended for another 2 years due to STEM.

My employer has intimated me that they will not sponsor me for H1B or Green Card. However, another employer will sponsor Green Card Directly.

1. Can I file for GC without being hired with employer B

2. Should I wait until I file my STEM to start the process since that would give me 2 years of time for GC to be approved.

3. Can i go directly from OPT to Employer Based GC, the reason I believe that direct OPT to GC would be a good option for me is that the priority date for Pakistani Nationals is current.

4. Will my Green Card application be denied because F1 is not dual intent Visa?

 

[FlyingRon]

Eh? Unless I'm missing something, there's no way to go straight to a green card from your F1/OPT. An employer may be able to get you on an H1B visa which may eventually lead to eligibility for a green card, but we're talking six years AFTER you are accepted on the H1B.