changing employer within 6 months of filing I485?

[gcin05]

Can we start working for new employer within 6 months of filing for I-485?

What are the risks?

Can we be on vacation (long) for the sponsoring employer, while starting to work for another employer (may be on H1-B)??

Thanks.

 

[Jackolantern]

The risk is that if the original employer revokes the I-140 or USCIS sends an RFE before the 180 days, you're in trouble.

 

[gcin05]

Since the green card is for future employment, can we join the first employer only after the GC is approved?


Can't we start working for the 2nd employer while the GC process is going on with the first employer?

 

[Jackolantern]

You can work for the next employer, but if the original employer revokes the I-140 within the 180 days you're out of luck. And if the USCIS sends an RFE within the 180 days, questioning your employer's intent or ability to hire and pay you, you may have to show that your original employer still intends to hire you once you get the green card. Basically, you have to ensure that your original employer will cooperate for the 180 days. Which is very risky once you have left them.