Quote Originally Posted by emily_the_spoiled
I would suggest that when you file your greencard application you ask for an entry/exit authorization at the time. Then you can go home before you actually get your greencard.

If I remember correctly, premium processing adds an addition $1000 (or maybe $1500) to the process. This can speed up the process quite dramatically (it reduced my H1B wait to only about 5 months ... usually it is almost 12). Since my employer is paying for my visa process it is in their best interest to pay the additional money (it helps reduce the lawyer's fees). You might want to consider it, but you need to file that at the same time as the application so you will need to talk with your lawyer.
I will definitely do that... thanks for the tip