EB3 to EB2 Porting

[GCWaiting2003]

Hi,

I was on H1B till 2007 and I got my I140 approved with EB3 category priority date of May 2005.

I started using EAD which I got through my spouse (also EB3 category).

Now I joined a new employer with EAD and the new Employer has filed for H1B (Consular processing) as the EB3 is going very slow the new employer wanted a back up plan.

I have 4yrs Bachelors degree in Engineering and 7 years of experience

I have 2 questions here.

1. Now once my H1B gets approved can I file for GC under EB2 category?

2. If so, Can I use priority date of May 2005 when I file for EB2 category?

Thanks for all your help.


Regards,