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We do not know all the details of your particular situation. Also YOU will have to live with your own decisions so think things over and over again. Of course, as a last resort you can always blaim the failures in your life on uninspired advices in anonymous internet boards. I wrote this message just to make sure that you have this option ;-)
If I were in your position I would prioritize the following aspects:
- the better salary - major argument if you can retire in 1 year with how much you are making. Do not forget taxes.
- your reputation - unless you can retire in 2 years this may be important
- long term benefits of the GC - do not jeopardize your life
- harm you are doing to the current company - part of it may reflect back on you
- uncertainties of a new job - the other grass is always greener, specially at the job interview
- AC-21 interpretation issues
- how good are you - can you do 2 jobs in parallel?
- other things that you have not mentionned in this board
One possible scenario would be to work part time/weekends for the new company until MORE than 180 days are over. After 180 days + comfort period are history get an employment offer from the new employer and GIVE 1 MONTH NOTICE to the current one.
Get a really good immigration lawyer. That may be in the $3-4k. Deduct this new expense from your salary increase - is it still worth it?
Sit down with the new employer and explain them why you are giving notice and that they need to wait on you. The new employer will appreciate your professional attitude - at some point you may be leaving them. If the new company really wants you they will wait for you.
When the time is ripe sit down with the old employer and explain them as much as you are comfortable explaining. References are always needed. You have to minimize the harm that you are doing to your current employer and make them comfortable with your departure. It is a small world and temporary monetary benefits will not repair your damaged reputation. You may propose to work part-time/contractor to wrap up contracts.
If you put your current employer in a really difficult position they will come after you, specially if they lack success or money or inner peace or unameit. If they make enough noise your chances of getting an INS interview may increase dramatically and this will delay your case by at least 6 months. Wondering for 6 months what will happen at the interview is worth at least $500-$1000 per month. That I know for sure
Just to close the loop, you may get an interview even with the current employer, or he may go bankrupt and your application can be denied and then you will be deported. Even worst things can happen, like a plane hitting your office building or your neighboor may be opening a small pox letter as you read this message.
And of course there are other things more important in life than work or the GC.
It\'s YOUR life, choose wisely.