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My I-485 was filed 6 months ago in the EB2 employment category and right now I am on H1B. I believe after 180 days I can change jobs and port my application to a new job without having to restart my GC process. I have also heard that I don't even have to work after 6 months of my I-485 and I...

Hello, I am aware that I can change jobs 6 months after filing for my I-485 without refiling for labor certification. My lawyer had filed for my I-485 on Nov 1st, 2020. So I believe I will be good to submit my resignation on 1st May 2020. However, I haven't as of yet received my receipt. I...

I am thinking of taking a sabbatical for about 6 - 12 months and then entering the USA again on a H1B(I have an approved I-140). I have worked in several Bay Area companies like eBay and Amazon and while I am in the Bay Area it isn't difficult for me to get a job. I was wondering if there are...

Hello, The India EB2 dates made a big jump in the last month from 12th June 2009 to 8th July 2009. While Trump's EO banning green cards and immigrant visas is in effect will these dates move forward?

Hello, Has anyone with an approved I-140 left USA and lost their H1B but then subsequently come back with a H1B from another company using the I-140. How hard was it to find a job again in USA while out of the country. My skills are in high demand in the Silicon Valley and I am a Senior Engineer...

Hello, I was wondering if I get my EAD can I completely stop working without having to leave USA? Also right now USCIS is accepting EB3 applications based on filing dates. So if I downgrade my EB2 application to EB3 I believe I can apply for AOS immediately and therefore get my EAD. Will...

Hello, My GC priority date is Aug 31st, 2009. I am tired waiting for the date to become current and I am thinking of moving to another country. I recently heard that even if I move to another country I can still avail of my GC priority date by doing consular processing. So if I lose my H1B...

My Priority date is 08/31/2009 and I have filed under EB2 category. The 'Date of Filing' for EB3 has already gone past and is at 04/01/2010. If I downgrade to EB3 then I can file for AOS except my lawyer tells me that USCIS won't let me do that right now since they are not accepting AOS...

My green card priority date is for August 2009. What happens if I go back to India and lose my H1B. If I come back on an H1B do I lose my priority date and have to restart again?

Hello, There is an ongoing problem with my job and I worry what are my options if I get fired? I have an approved I-140 with a priority date of Aug 2009 but I am on a H1B visa. I believe I have two months grace period due to the new Obama rule but there is no more premium processing of H1B...

I am booking a flight to India and it says it has a stopover in Germany. The website says that "Info alert: Travellers will need a Transit Visa/ US Citizenship/ Green Card. Does this mean that I need a transit visa to just change flights. I don't need to leave the airport. If I need to get a...

Hello, I am at the point where I want to schedule an appointment and they are asking for the visa fees. When I try to pay via NEFT I see this message "CURRENTLY WE DO NOT ACCEPT OVERSEAS ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFERS. YOU CAN ONLY MAKE THIS PAYMENT IF YOU MAINTAIN A RUPEE BANK ACCOUNT IN INDIA."...

I last entered USA In 2011 and my visa was stamped till Dec 2011. However, I have changed employers twice within that period and I plan to go back to India and return back again. Do I need to visit the Mumbai Embassy and get a new visa since my old visa expired in Dec 2011 or can I just do a...

Hello, I came into the country 10 years ago and have had a full time position for the past 8 years in Silicon valley however my GC has not been done. I have been thinking about moving back to contracting the reason being that I don't want to worry about my GC process being reset because of a...

Hello Friends, I had accepted a job offer and they started my H1B transfer and extension for 3 years with an approved I-140 via premium processing. Another company gave a better offer and I had a few questions: 1. I know multiple H1B transfers can happen at the same time but can multiple...

Hello Friends, I was wondering as to what is the difference between I-140 approved and I-485 status pending? My I-140 has been approved. My company lawyer told me that the next stage is to wait for the PD to be current and then apply for the I-485. Is this correct or should I-485 be applied...

Hello Friends, I have been getting mixed answers to this questions. I have 5 months left on my 6th year H1B. My GC processing started 2 years ago and I received my approved I-140 a year ago with priority date of August 31st, 2009. My company plans to layoff people. Considering that my...

Hello Friends, My I-140 is already approved by Company A and now I am planning to join Company B. I have heard that some employees have persuaded the employers they are leaving to continue processing their GC. So if I can persuade Company A to not revoke my I-140 is it still necessary for...

I am right now looking out for a new job and I am in my 6th year of H1B and my I-140 has been approved. I am worried if my employer finds out they may withdraw the I-140 and cancel my H1B without my knowledge before firing me. Since I am in my 6th year, and have no valid I-140 I will not be able...

Hello Friends, A lawyer told me that if you are on the 6th year of H1B and the company fires you then there is no way that you can have an extension on your visa even if your I-140 has been approved. This is because the company would fire you and withdraw your I-140 and cancel your H1B. So...