R1 applying for green card

[MFR]

I entered the USA in Sep 2007 with an R1 Visa and these days I think of applying for green card. I have three questions:

1- I heard that applying for a green card is suspended as far as R1 visa concerned because its regulations are being reviewed by the givernment which plans to introduce new, more strict rregulations. Until then, no R1 visa holder can apply for a green card, is that true?

2- I spent almost one and a half year here working for the same institution that employes me, I heard that I need to work for it two years before I can apply for a green card, is that true or it is enough to work in the same field for two years whether in the USA or outside the USA (for the period before coming here)?

3- when I apply for a green card is there any fees should be paid by my employer in the process of the application?

Your help is really appreciated.

[lakrap]

Dear Sir,

I have been working in USA for 4 years in a church

my visa is going to expire
how can apply for green card ?

[lakrap]

Dear sir,

I have been working for 4 years in a church, and now visa is going to over. i was willing to apply for green card.
may I know what are the procedure to get it.

how long does it take?

how much fees is required?

thanks

[lakrap]

1- I heard that applying for a green card is suspended as far as R1 visa concerned because its regulations are being reviewed by the givernment which plans to introduce new, more strict rregulations. Until then, no R1 visa holder can apply for a green card, is that true?

2- I spent almost one and a half year here working for the same institution that employes me, I heard that I need to work for it two years before I can apply for a green card, is that true or it is enough to work in the same field for two years whether in the USA or outside the USA (for the period before coming here)?

3- when I apply for a green card is there any fees should be paid by my employer in the process of the application?

Your help is really appreciated.

[neon21]

hey there you can show your social services in the country.