Hi All,

My current employer is ready to start my GC process (EB3), but I may have to transfer my H1 to a new employer by November 2012. Now my questions are:

After filing labor and if I-140 is cleared before Dec 2012, If i transfer my H1b to a new employer,

1. Should the new employer start my GC process again from the scratch (Labor, I-140 etc)?

2. Should the I-485 be applied by the current employer and wait for 180 days, before I transfer my H1 to a new employer, so that my priority date remains?

3. At what stage shall I apply for EAD? And at what stage shall I apply for my dependents?

Members / Senior members / Mods please clarify.

Thanks.