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Hi All,
I have a few questions regarding change of jobs after I140 approval and H1B transfer - here's my scenario and the questions:
H1B:
6 years of H1B complete in April '16
Currently on 1 year extension
I140: Approved in September '16 (applied for 3 year extension)
Priority Date (EB2): November '15
Questions:
I am planning to change my job so:
1) Would the new employer have to start the Green Card Process again, right away OR they can just transfer the H1B now and do the Green Card Process some time in the future?
2) If they can do it in the future then how long before they have to start the process? Assuming H1B would be transferred under their name, I would have 3 years on it since I140 is approved. Most companies won't start Green Card Processing right away.
3) Building upon on the previous question, if I can just transfer the H1B then what happens if the current company decides to withdraw my application? Is there a period after which it would be tough for them to withdraw the application/they cannot do it? Its really tough to leave the job and ask them to hold on to my GC application.
4) I have already been with the company for about 4 years now and don't see myself staying there for another 4 years OR until I get the Green Card. What is the best/safest option available to change the job?
Appreciate any help. Thanks!
I have a few questions regarding change of jobs after I140 approval and H1B transfer - here's my scenario and the questions:
H1B:
6 years of H1B complete in April '16
Currently on 1 year extension
I140: Approved in September '16 (applied for 3 year extension)
Priority Date (EB2): November '15
Questions:
I am planning to change my job so:
1) Would the new employer have to start the Green Card Process again, right away OR they can just transfer the H1B now and do the Green Card Process some time in the future?
2) If they can do it in the future then how long before they have to start the process? Assuming H1B would be transferred under their name, I would have 3 years on it since I140 is approved. Most companies won't start Green Card Processing right away.
3) Building upon on the previous question, if I can just transfer the H1B then what happens if the current company decides to withdraw my application? Is there a period after which it would be tough for them to withdraw the application/they cannot do it? Its really tough to leave the job and ask them to hold on to my GC application.
4) I have already been with the company for about 4 years now and don't see myself staying there for another 4 years OR until I get the Green Card. What is the best/safest option available to change the job?
Appreciate any help. Thanks!
