Porting GC after 140 Approval but pending 485 filing

[gcstatus]

Hi All,

I am in my 6th year of H1 which is coming to end by April 2006. My GC is filed through my previous company and have my Labor approved and 140 approved through them. But was not able to file my 485 because of Retrogression. Now I had to switch my company because of layoff and got my H1 7th year extension based on my pending GC process > 365 days.

Will I be able to port the GC if I file for my 485 and after 180 days pending status.

Please let me know.

 

[chanduv23]

I am not sure if you can do that. A 485 must have been filed for the 180 day job change to take place.
But as your 140 is already approved, you can file a new L/C under PERM and keep the priority date. ie once your 140 is approved the priority date becomes yours.