Change job location

LCSilence

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If I accept a job in another service region like NSC, and my I485 is pending at VSC due to visa number retrogression. Assume the new is similar to the older one, Could I still use AC21? Will my file be ajudicated at VSC or NSC?
 
LCSilence said:
If I accept a job in another service region like NSC, and my I485 is pending at VSC due to visa number retrogression. Assume the new is similar to the older one, Could I still use AC21? Will my file be ajudicated at VSC or NSC?
1. you can accept job anywhere in US to use AC21, better change only if I-140 approved and I-485 pending more than 180 days
2 file the AC21 where your I-485 is pending AND also update your New address on pending I-485
3 I-485 may not be trasfred to NSC if you dont request file transfer( you should NOT request) I-485 will be processed by VSC
 
AC21 and location

Hi,
I140 from my employer is approved and filed for I485 6 months ago. Today was my last working day with the employer. My new/prospective employer is on East coast (I think VSC). My current applicaiton is in NSC. Even though my new employer is head quartered in a different zone, my job is actually in the same NSC zone. What should I do about changing the filing location?

Thanks!
 
Grandhipal said:
Hi,
I140 from my employer is approved and filed for I485 6 months ago. Today was my last working day with the employer. My new/prospective employer is on East coast (I think VSC).
--------------- no problems
My current applicaiton is in NSC.
------------ i think your I-485 is fied with NSC
Even though my new employer is head quartered in a different zone, my job is actually in the same NSC zone. What should I do about changing the filing location?
--------------- nothing to be done for filing, you have filed I-485 and when you file AC21 send the documents to same service center where I-485 is pending and change the address on pending I-485 by phone to 1800 and writing letter to service center.


Thanks!
Read below and do according to your situation:
1 file form AR11 for address change
2 update NCSC on 18003755283, your new address, provide them your ,WAC,EAC or LIN # of I-485 and reciept # of any pending petitions with service center, provide the receipt#, your name, DOB, A#( A# is on I-485 filing reciept)
3 write letter to service center for address change on your I-485( if you have spouse I-485 pending He/she also need to change address on her/his I-485) or any pending petition with them provide your past and NEW address, attach I-485 receipt copy, write your I-485 reciept # name, DOB, A# on cover letter so that you get fingerprinting notice at your new address. Send the letter to your service center with certified return receipt and out side the envelope write in big bold letters ATTENTION: ADDRESS CHANGE for Pending Form I-485 ( or any other application)
4 if want to use AC21 THEN if the past company lawyer filed I-485 then better change your lawyer and fill up new G28 with your new lawyer and he can update USCIS that he represent you and can mail G28 to sevice center, he can also make a request to chage your New address on Pending I-485 and he will get if any RFE, if you dont change any RFE will go to past lawyer.
*** do the all 1,2,3,4
 
Ginnu,
Thanks a lot for your quick and detailed response.
Even though I am changing the employers, I am not changing my address. I guess I don't have to do AR11, update addresses etc for now. Since I have already completed 6 years on H1, I don't see any option other than filing for AC21. Does it need to be filed the very first day I start working for new employer? Is it oK if I have the offer letter nad pay stubs from the new employer ready (just in case I have to change employer again bcos this is a body shopper) and file for AC21 later?
Where do I get forms for AC21? Please point me to any guidelines available on filing for AC21 and general planning to handle this scenario.
Thanks!
 
Grandhipal said:
Ginnu,
Thanks a lot for your quick and detailed response.
Even though I am changing the employers,

I am not changing my address. I guess I don't have to do AR11, update addresses etc for now.
-----------correct
Since I have already completed 6 years on H1, I don't see any option other than filing for AC21. Does it need to be filed the very first day I start working for new employer?
------------ you can file later
Is it oK if I have the offer letter nad pay stubs from the new employer ready
----- once you get pay stubs and offer letter better to file AC21( fyi pay stubs are not must for AC21, if you attach it is good)
(just in case I have to change employer again bcos this is a body shopper) and file for AC21 later?
------------ then again file AC21 with new employer letter, one can file more than one AC21, USCIS will approve according to latest letter and that request should be made on cover letter
Where do I get forms for AC21?
------------no forms for AC21. new employer permanent job offer letter with same/similar job duties+ i-485 filing reciept copy+ cover letter to request for AC21, mail all thie document to USCIS where I-485 is pending, mail by certified mail, out side the envelope write in big bold letter: request to invoke AC21 with pending i-485
Please point me to any guidelines available on filing for AC21 and general planning to handle this scenario.
----------- spend 1 hour read other posts searh the threads, all the info posed in this thread is related to AC21. for more info find a good lawyer and seek legal advice.
Thanks!
 
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