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Inasmuch as the employment based categories EB-2 and EB-3 for India-born have long backlogs, you cannot apply for green card without holding some valid nonimmigrant status during all the period of time that you are waiting for a priority date to become current. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.

Not likely. If the start date of the H1b is October 1st for the new quota, you will need to leave the US. You should confirm with the employer/attorney on how they applied.

Generally, a minor traffic violation abroad will not stand in the way of eligibility to adjust status in the U.S. to become a lawful permanent resident (to get a "Green Card"). The Adjustment of Status application form expressly excludes traffic violations in its question about prior arrests, citations, charges, etc. Depending upon the details, including the date, an unpaid traffic fine, however, could present a problem for naturalization eligibility.