Might get fired

thinktank90

New Member
Hi guys,
I got my I-485 approved a month ago.

I read in a lot of places that I need to stay with my sponsoring employer at least 6 months to establish intent. I didn't think this was going to be a problem, and I had been there mostly happy for the last 6 years.

But just last Friday I learned that I was getting passed over for a long deserved promtion and raise, and I got into a nasty argument with my boss (and his boss). Right now I think I am blacklisted and might get the boot very soon.

Am I in any danger regarding my immigration status? I would not mind continuing to work here (and was my original intent) had I not been screwed over, but things got bitter over this. I could try sticking it out here if it was all up to me, but I have not control of it if they boot me themselves.

I am not sure how to prove my "intent" during Citizenship down the road in 5 years. I am little confused on what's legit in my case and what can land me in hot water:

Conventional wisdom says:
A. Voluntary leaving before 6 months = BAD
B. Getting laid off at any time after approval = NO PROBLEM

But what about my (possible) case?:
C. Getting "fired" ?

Has anyone heard of any such situation and how it turned out?
 
Getting fired and getting laid off are both similar because you did not initiate the termination of employment, the employer did. You should have no problems whatsoever.
One problem could be that you might find it difficult to get good references.
 
Re: Leaving the sponsoring employer immediately after obtaining GC Stamping

When AC 21 was passed a couple of years ago explicitly stating that a person whose 1-140 had been approved can change employers if 6 months had passed and i-485 had not been filed. It is right that the law is silent wrt changing employers AFTER GC stamping.

It is good to remember that I-485 is filed by the individual on his/her personal behalf.

The above two put together can be interpreted to suggest an implicit allowance by the BCIS when it comes to changing a job immediately after GC stamping.

Again, this is my interpretation and if one is prone to be scared by lawyers, it is entirely up to the individual to take a decision. By and large, i believe the BCIS post GC is totally individual-friendly and if the matter does come up, if the individual presents a good reason to switch jobs, they will be fine with it.

Any opinions on the above?
 
JoeF is right. My uncle has been a PR for 25 years and he was still pulled up by an Immigration officer! It depends on the person you are dealing with.
 
Guys thanks for your insights. I take it as long as I am not the one taking action to leave I will be fine.

Regarding the non-immigration effects of this spat, I am not as worried since I already have some good references from superiors/peers in the company who were laid off in the last year.

boosman, what exactly happened to your uncle?
 
Severance Pay

Hello Friends:

PLease post your comments for this situation. I am laid off after obtaining GC. Now, is there any issue in signing Separation and release agreement for obtaining severance pay. The company will communicate specific individual information accordingly to the state unemployment office.
 
BCIS never comes after you for changing employers after I-485 approval.

Disgruntled employers have been known to petition for revokation of the underlying I-140 so that the I-485 may be considered invalid.

Under the current conditions, some employers have been known to win... which makes a mockery of AC21 in some cases.

Bottom line, if your employer won't complain...no one is gonna come after you.
 
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