Help on I-140 Premium Processing !!!

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NonaKhan

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Labor Approved - Mid July 2010 (Valid till Mid-Jan 2011)
Category - EB2
Status - Married (no kids) wife with me in US as of Oct -2010
Since Citizen of Pakistan can apply for both I-140 and I-485 con-currently as there is no backlog

Background
I got married in 15-Sep-2010 , therefore my firm applied only the I-140. They did not apply I-485 even though we could have as for Pakistan under EB-2 the dates are current. We did that so that I can add my wife to my I-485 when she is in US. My I-140 was recieved by USCIS (Texas Center) on Aug-18th 2010.

Questions
As we are ready to file I-485..I am thinking to pay an extra $1000 and bump my I-140 processing to Premium.

1- Will bumping the I-140 request to premium pose any threat to the decision? Some folks say that bumping it to premium may cause a Reject
2- Will it help me if my I-140 is approved but I-485 is in process and my company fires me (keep in mind there is no backlog for me) ?What are my options if this happens

Thanks
NK
 
Any case is approved based on its own merits. It does not matters whether it is filed under premium or regular processing. If the case is approvable it will be approved no matter if it is filed under regular or premium processing. Fulfilling education requirement and ability to pay are two major issues with I-140's
 
whitemimauz3 said:
Any case is approved based on its own merits. It does not matters whether it is filed under premium or regular processing. If the case is approvable it will be approved no matter if it is filed under regular or premium processing. Fulfilling education requirement and ability to pay are two major issues with I-140's
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First of all thanks a bundle whitemimauz3
So you answered #1 that is no risk in bumping the I-140.
Any Idea abt #2...benefits I will get if I am fired with an approved I-140 vs an unapproved I-140 ? KEEPING in mind that my H1B is going to expire in SEP-2011
 
If an I-140 is approved, your h1b can be extended for another 3 years. Your current stay in US is driven through h1b if you are fired either you have to leave immediately for file for change of employer immediately OR if you file I-485 and after 180 days you can change employer under ac21 provisions. If your wife is outside USA you can file I-824 for her when you file I-485 so that her immigrant visa processes at same time as yours.
 
whitemimauz3 said:
If an I-140 is approved, your h1b can be extended for another 3 years. Your current stay in US is driven through h1b if you are fired either you have to leave immediately for file for change of employer immediately OR if you file I-485 and after 180 days you can change employer under ac21 provisions. If your wife is outside USA you can file I-824 for her when you file I-485 so that her immigrant visa processes at same time as yours.
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Thx whitemimauz3 ...will I get 3 year extention or 1 year extention if my I-140 is approved (and I CHANGE my employer) but I dont have any backlog (as I fall in Rest of World Category) .:confused:
 
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