iron_severance
New Member
Hi everyone,
I've been working in the US for 14 months now after getting transferred from my company's branch in South America. My wife came with me as a L2.
As a L2 holder, she got an EAD already.
3 months ago we filed for the Green Card process under my current company's sponsorship. I already got my EAD and our fingerprints taken.
Problem is that the company is not doing very good and I might lose my job at any moment. I have an offer from another company, but I am not sure if this transfer will be possible. Can you help me by sharing your knowledge/experience?
1 - I heard there is a way (AC21) to change GC sponsors between the 6th month after filing the I-485 and it being accepted. Anyone know if there is any risk on that?
2 - If I leave this company and the new company does not carry on my GC application, I will need to transfer to another type of Visa. I guess it would be the H1. Since I am already in the US, do I have a better chance of getting a H1 or do I have to be on the same line as everyone else? Can my new company sponsor my H1 and guarantee it's acceptance?
3 - If I do get an H1, my wife will probably need an H2, correct? And, if that is the case, will she be allowed to work in the US?
Thanks a lot for your help
I've been working in the US for 14 months now after getting transferred from my company's branch in South America. My wife came with me as a L2.
As a L2 holder, she got an EAD already.
3 months ago we filed for the Green Card process under my current company's sponsorship. I already got my EAD and our fingerprints taken.
Problem is that the company is not doing very good and I might lose my job at any moment. I have an offer from another company, but I am not sure if this transfer will be possible. Can you help me by sharing your knowledge/experience?
1 - I heard there is a way (AC21) to change GC sponsors between the 6th month after filing the I-485 and it being accepted. Anyone know if there is any risk on that?
2 - If I leave this company and the new company does not carry on my GC application, I will need to transfer to another type of Visa. I guess it would be the H1. Since I am already in the US, do I have a better chance of getting a H1 or do I have to be on the same line as everyone else? Can my new company sponsor my H1 and guarantee it's acceptance?
3 - If I do get an H1, my wife will probably need an H2, correct? And, if that is the case, will she be allowed to work in the US?
Thanks a lot for your help