When to start the GC process?

[jinneebhat]

Hi
I am on H1b and my employer doesnt do gc processing and hence I need to change my current employer so as to get the GC process initiated,

Dear experts, please let me know when is the best time I should start looking for such an employer. I only have 1.5 yrs left out of the 6 years of H1b.
I intend to stay in this comp for some more time. How much is the safe time after which I should definitely find some other employer?

Thanks in advance
Jin

[shervin143]

In order to get the 7th year extension your labor and I-140 should have been approved or the labor should be pending for more than 365 days. I think you should start looking for an employer who can process your GC now. It takes some time to gather the documents to file the labor.

[jinneebhat]

Thanks a lot for the quick reply. My H1b extn is in process.. Is that a good idea to initiate labor from employer A while working for employer B (who is also have your h1b extension filed)

[shervin143]

No issues.

Thanks a lot for the quick reply. My H1b extn is in process.. one employer said that he can initiate my labor process before I join him. Is that a good idea to initiate labor from employer A while working for employer B (who is also have your h1b extension filed)