Format for AC21 filing

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Hello experts,

I am planning to change my job very soon. My I-140 and labor (substitute case) have been approved in 2001. I-485 has been filed and under process since 2002. Since I have a valid EAD, I understand that I can change my job without any effect on my I-485. I have been advised that I should inform USCIS that I am changing my job under AC21 (condition, rule, filing, whatever it is). Can somebody guide how I should go about inform USCIS. I believe that there is no specific AC21 form. Is there any format of the letter I should be writing to USCIS ?

I would greatly appreciate any guidelines on this asap.

Thanks

whatwhenwhy
 
whatwhenwhy said:
Hello experts,

I am planning to change my job very soon. My I-140 and labor (substitute case) have been approved in 2001. I-485 has been filed and under process since 2002. Since I have a valid EAD, I understand that I can change my job without any effect on my I-485. I have been advised that I should inform USCIS that I am changing my job under AC21 (condition, rule, filing, whatever it is). Can somebody guide how I should go about inform USCIS. I believe that there is no specific AC21 form. Is there any format of the letter I should be writing to USCIS ?

I would greatly appreciate any guidelines on this asap.
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1 you need to write your Intent change letter that you have parmanent job offer from XYZ company and you would like to use AC21 as I-140 filed for you is approved and I-485 is pending more than 180 daysand would like to work permanently with XYZ after I-485 approval
2 You need letter from NEW employer that they have parmanent job offer for XYZ and his job title is... his job duties will remain the same as on approved LC from prevoius employer ABC (write the job duties, skills)
3 Company ability to pay documents(not must but if you send then then less chance of RFE)
4 copy of your pending I-485
mail it to your service center with certified return reciept
** you can search the threads someone posted Sample AC21 letter in past
Thanks

whatwhenwhy
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http://www.immigrationportal.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=122678
Sample AC21 letter
Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services
Vermont Service Center
75 Lower Welden Street
St. Albans, VT 05479-0001

RE: I-485/ Additional Documentation Submission
Applicant:
Case#: EAC-02
Alien#:

Dear Sir or Madam:

This letter is in regards to the I-485 application for
adjustment of status filed on my behalf.

On January DD, 2002, my I-485 application was filed
based on an approved I-140 by my former employer, ABC,
Inc. In Aug/Sept 2002, I began lawful employment with
XYZ Inc, pursuant to the Employment Authorization
Document (EAD) issued on my behalf in conjunction with
my I-485 application. I am currently employed in the
same field as my previous employer, ABC Inc., and in a
similar position.

The American Competitiveness in the Twenty-First
Century Act of 2000 (AC21) allows for a change of
employer on any I-485 Adjustment of Status Application
that has been pending for 180 days or more, without
the need to file a new I-140 petition. (Attached for
your reference are relevant portions of AC21.) In
Aug/Sept 2002, pursuant to these guidelines, I changed
employers from ABC Inc. to XYZ Inc, as my I-485 had
been pending beyond the 180-day period required by
law.

In light of the above, I maintain that I have lawfully
changed employers pursuant to the AC21 statute, and
that my I-485 application remains valid. I
respectfully request that your office should
adjudicate my I-485 accordingly under AC21 provisions.
Should you have any further questions, please do not
hesitate to contact me.
Also attach New Employer letter:
SAMPLE
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(Sample Employment Verification Letter)
(To be Printed on Company Letterhead)





Date


To U.S. Immigration & Naturalization Service:

This letter is to verify that Mr. / Ms.
__________________ (SSN: ____________) has been
employed by our company since November 1999 as
Software Engineer. Mr. / Ms. ____’s job duties
include: (job duties should be consistent with those
on Labor Certification). Mr. / Ms. ____ is compensated
with an annual salary of $____________. Although his
or her employment at our company is at will, his or
her position is a permanent position.

We have continued interest in employing Mr. / Ms.
______________ because of his or her excellent
performance.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to
contact the undersigned.



Very truly yours,




Operations Director

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Can also check the below thread
http://www.immigrationportal.com/showthread.php?t=58517&page=2&pp=15
 
Thanks Ginnu

Ginnu,

Thanks for the detailed reply. This is an ideal thread for AC 21 candidates. Please keep this at the top for refering to others.

- SunderGC :) :)
 
sunderGC said:
Ginnu,

Thanks for the detailed reply. This is an ideal thread for AC 21 candidates. Please keep this at the top for refering to others.

- SunderGC :) :)
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---dear, you have to keep this thread at top :D
 
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