AC21:Two important questions

[marlon2006]

1) I consulted two lawyers on AC21 and both of them told me they should research DOT# to make sure I will comply with the "Same or Similar Job condition", in addition to the AC21 letter. Interesting.

Do you know where I can find such DOT code ?
Current job is "Systems Administrator" and new job would be "Senior Systems Engineer".

2)
I think this is not a problem, but I will ask to make sure:
If I change jobs under AC21, is my priority date of April 2002 be preserved ?
I have I-140 approved, I-485 > 180 days.

 

[marlon2006]

By the way, my decision to reconsider changing jobs is after the nasty October Visa Bulletin 2005 release. God knows if I will stay waiting for 2 or 3+ years on this.

1) I consulted two lawyers on AC21 and both of them told me they should research DOT# to make sure I will comply with the "Same or Similar Job condition", in addition to the AC21 letter. Interesting.

Do you know where I can find such DOT code ?
Current job is "Systems Administrator" and new job would be "Senior Systems Engineer".

2)
I think this is not a problem, but I will ask to make sure:
If I change jobs under AC21, is my priority date of April 2002 be preserved ?
I have I-140 approved, I-485 > 180 days.

 

[TheRealCanadian]

Current job is "Systems Administrator" and new job would be "Senior Systems Engineer".

Seems pretty "same or similar" here. Check at the Department of Labor's web site, for "Dictionary of Occupational Titles". But really, I wouldn't worry.

If I change jobs under AC21, is my priority date of April 2002 be preserved ? I have I-140 approved, I-485 > 180 days.

Of course.