pigblackdog
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Hi, there.
Actually, I searched the FAQ on this website, and found this question/answer already, as shown below. However, I am still not very sure about that. I filed I-140 (NIW) in June 2002. It was based on that my research is in the interest of public health. I am doing some life science research in university. Is this that case that "the basis of granting the NIW is the work done while being employed by a specific employer"? Or, I belong to "all other NIW cases"?
I just want to change a job soon, to probably medical instruments industry. It will seem that I change the job field. So if it is not recommended to do that before GC interview, can I do that after the GC interview, without any worry? (I am still waiting for the approval of I-140, but about to file I-485 "concurrently").
Thanks for any input.
Q54 Can I change employers before my GC interview if my I-140 is approved on the grounds of a national interest waiver (NIW)?
A54 If the basis of granting the NIW is the work done while being employed by a specific employer, then the alien worker must intend/continue to work for the employer at the time of the GC interview (in general). It may be possible in some cases to change employers provided the worker's job duties and responsibilities will be similar to those while employed with the previous employer and therefore, it is still in the national interest. In all other NIW cases, changing jobs before the GC interview has no consequence at all.
Actually, I searched the FAQ on this website, and found this question/answer already, as shown below. However, I am still not very sure about that. I filed I-140 (NIW) in June 2002. It was based on that my research is in the interest of public health. I am doing some life science research in university. Is this that case that "the basis of granting the NIW is the work done while being employed by a specific employer"? Or, I belong to "all other NIW cases"?
I just want to change a job soon, to probably medical instruments industry. It will seem that I change the job field. So if it is not recommended to do that before GC interview, can I do that after the GC interview, without any worry? (I am still waiting for the approval of I-140, but about to file I-485 "concurrently").
Thanks for any input.
Q54 Can I change employers before my GC interview if my I-140 is approved on the grounds of a national interest waiver (NIW)?
A54 If the basis of granting the NIW is the work done while being employed by a specific employer, then the alien worker must intend/continue to work for the employer at the time of the GC interview (in general). It may be possible in some cases to change employers provided the worker's job duties and responsibilities will be similar to those while employed with the previous employer and therefore, it is still in the national interest. In all other NIW cases, changing jobs before the GC interview has no consequence at all.
My NIW was filed for the interest of "public health". Is that possible medical instruments, or research related microscopes are "public health" related?