Memo from “William R. Yates” dated May 12, 2005 , answer to question 5 says:
“A substantial discrepancy between the previous and the new wage may be taken into consideration as a factor in determining if the new employment is “same or similar.”
My status:
Priority Date :: Sept 2002
I-140 Approved :: Sept 2004
Applied for I-485 :: Dec. 2004
Working on EAD
I plan to change my employer. Keeping in mind AC 21, only major hurdle is proving that the TO BE job has “same or similar” occupational classification.
The TO BE employer is a big organization where it is hard to tweak job title / duties also I am being offered a salary which is 98% higher then my salary specified in Labor Certification.
Of course , the salary being offered is same as my current salary but much higher then stated in the LC.
I could request the TO BE employer for matching the duties but what do I do of the job title and salary?
Also how do I verify the DOT Code & O Net Codes are matching?
From long-term perspective, TO BE employer is the best & this is like a dream job for me but….
May have to LET GO a golden opportunity, just because it is GOLDEN !!!
Attorneys / Friends any help, suggestions. Thanks.
“A substantial discrepancy between the previous and the new wage may be taken into consideration as a factor in determining if the new employment is “same or similar.”
My status:
Priority Date :: Sept 2002
I-140 Approved :: Sept 2004
Applied for I-485 :: Dec. 2004
Working on EAD
I plan to change my employer. Keeping in mind AC 21, only major hurdle is proving that the TO BE job has “same or similar” occupational classification.
The TO BE employer is a big organization where it is hard to tweak job title / duties also I am being offered a salary which is 98% higher then my salary specified in Labor Certification.
Of course , the salary being offered is same as my current salary but much higher then stated in the LC.
I could request the TO BE employer for matching the duties but what do I do of the job title and salary?
Also how do I verify the DOT Code & O Net Codes are matching?
From long-term perspective, TO BE employer is the best & this is like a dream job for me but….
May have to LET GO a golden opportunity, just because it is GOLDEN !!!
Attorneys / Friends any help, suggestions. Thanks.