John R. Yamamoto-Wilson <john@rarebooksinjapan.com> wrote:

> John wrote:
>
> > My visa has one more year (unless I switch to a spouse visa before
> > then).  Does having to renew your visa hurt your PR application?
>
> No, you can still apply to go to Puerto Rico (!).
>
> Actually, I think the two things (visa renewal and application for
> permanent residence) are completely independent.

Except that they are done by the same office.

If you really want something independent, try applying for citizenship -
a different office, less time in the country required (5 years instead
of 10 - the latter figure based on the applicant not being married), and
an altogether different ballgame.

Al