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    Switching to academia from industry?

    xudongf, My I-485 was filed more than a year ago. What the attorney meant was that if my I-485 gets approved before I join the University this fall, I will be leaving the sponsoring company too soon after I get my green card. Yes, you should consult a good attorney to discuss your case...
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    Switching to academia from industry?

    The attorney told me that there might be a problem during naturalization if the USCIS finds that I didn't work for the original company for more than 6 months after the approval. Chi-square
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    Switching to academia from industry?

    Xudongf, I decided to join the university this fall. I'll try AC21, but to be on the safe side, I will get a new H1B (I am currently working with EAD). I talked with an attorney at a well-known firm about my case. The attorney said it is worth trying as long as the new position requires...
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    Switching to academia from industry?

    Hi, I've been recently offered an assistant professor position at a state university. My 140 was approved and my 485 has been > 180 days through my current employment as a research engineer at a company. Could I still use AC21 to continue my 485 case if I move to academia? I know the job...
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