EB1 140 approved, 485 pending, can I change jobs?

[kbxkb]

Hi everybody, thank you for helping me.

I have EB1 140 approved. 485 is applied and pending. I have received EAD card. Can I change jobs using my EAD card?

If yes, then what will be negative impact, if any, during naturalization stage?

Thanks again,
Koushik

 

[Freemann]

You can, but

kbxkb,

You can change a job or employer while your I-485 is pending. But there are couple of things you would need to consider.

First, the new job should be the same (or similar one) as the old one on which your I-140 approval is based. Sometimes, not always, USCIS asks for employment verification letter (EVL) before I-485 approval to see if the petitioner is working in the same field as one applied for I-140.

Second, once you start using EAD, your H-1 visa would become invalid. This means that you would be out of status if your I-485 was denied. Of course, the chance of I-485 denial is small, but people suggest that one use H-1 visa or other types of visa as a backup plan for the worst case.

I hope this helps to answer your questions.

 

[kbxkb]

Thank you. That was very helpful.

 

[cshaheen]

Do not forget the 180 days you have to wait in order to change Employer

 

[techy2468]

Hi everybody, thank you for helping me.

I have EB1 140 approved. 485 is applied and pending. I have received EAD card. Can I change jobs using my EAD card?

If yes, then what will be negative impact, if any, during naturalization stage?

Thanks again,
Koushik

I think changing job is kind of risky.........but if you just cant stand your current job........then that risk can be taken.........

you can use AC21 rule....to change jobs after 180 days......but better consult a attorney....since it does involve a bit of paper work...