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Life After The Green Card How soon can you leave your employer. All other issues after the green card.

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Old 22nd November 2004, 11:35 AM
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What if someone gets laid off after GC approval?

folks,
I've read plenty of threads about a related topic ("intentionally leaving the employer") but couldn't find one about this -

What if someone gets laid off? Can they then switch the jobs and would that cause any issues during naturalization?
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Old 22nd November 2004, 04:56 PM
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thanks, ****! I appreciate it. If I were to leave on my own (for better prospects), I should wait for about 6 months, right?
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Old 23rd November 2004, 10:32 PM
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Based on my understanding from various other threads, it appears that there is no clear rule/law stating when it is "safe" to move to a different employer after GC is approved. So, would I be taking a chance even if I moved after 6 months or an year?

And does this mean that you have to stay with the same employer till you get the citizenship?

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Old 23rd November 2004, 10:43 PM
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abouttime,

check out this FAQ:

http://www.murthy.com/485faq.html#13
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Old 24th November 2004, 03:03 AM
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And does this mean that you have to stay with the same employer till you get the citizenship?
There is no requirement or law like this.
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Old 24th November 2004, 10:29 AM
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thanks, guys.

1. so when can I really shift to a new job?

2. Also, how about moving to a different team? Can that be done anytime (right after the approval)?
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Old 29th November 2004, 07:35 PM
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thanks, guys.

1. so when can I really shift to a new job?
best after 6 months of approval.

2. Also, how about moving to a different team? Can that be done anytime (right after the approval)?
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