Change job after passport stamped

jc1

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I have recently have my passport stamped. I would like to move from a high tech company to university. Is there a minimum time
I need to stay with the company?

Thanks.
 
My attorney advises....

My attorney advised me that once you get permanent residence, you need to stay with the company for at least 6 months. If you leave before that, the INS would consider it fraud and this would open yourself up for problems in the future when you want to become a US citizen.
 
I disagree with your attorneys understanding. Why would we have the 180 day job change then ? If you could change jobs agter 180 days from filing I485, I guess, changing a job after the green card should not raise any issues as long as the job is in the same category.

just a thought
 
I agree Jampala

GC is the freedom from H1 employer khatmals. I agree with Jampla we can do whatever job we can after the GC, Actually I am planning to work in McDonalds, free burgers and no pressure, and they do have 401K :)
 
Changing jobs...

AC 21 allows change of jobs BEFORE you get your permanent residency because the green card application is for a FUTURE job as defined by the labor certification. If you get your green card and then leave right away, the INS will view this as FRAUD because it would appear that you had no intention of working that job the employer advertized the labor certification for in the first place. It is documented and I will try to find the cases where green cards were revoked because of this.
 
It\'s your call

Well then, leave your job if you want but don\'t start crying when the INS decides that there was fraud and revokes your green card.
 
More details

I have my I-140 approved under Outstanding research/professor category. I would like to move from a high tech company research lab to become a university professor to continue my research. I thought it is under the same category. Any one can suggest a lawyer for consultation?
 
good

the lady who stamped my passport said
"You can go out and work any where u want"
This was part of the standard recital they have
what doews this mean
 
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no hard feelings rafiq ... no grudge agst u man!! relax!! its just that this whole thing is annoying ...u know how it feels !!!
 
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