Question on I-485 Issue

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getgc2005

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Hi Guys,

I have my I-140 approved long back (6 months). My employer didn't not inform me anything about it & now before filing my I-485 he is asking to sign a agreement that I'll HAVE to work with them for 4 years. If I'm not ready to sign agreement he'll not file I-485. I don't have more time on H1 so I can't xfer my H1 to new employee.

Any Help would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

-Sridhar
 
Sridhar

We all sign work contracts of one type or another - but I dont think a contract of this type is enforceable under employment law. I had a very similar situation where a company I worked for asked me to sign a contract that said I had to pay a sum of money if I left.

What did I do - I signed it of course! All the while having a chuckle to myself as I KNEW they could try all they liked - they wouldnt get a penny out of me.

My feeling is - the only regulation you have to worry about is the one where the USCIS likes to see you work for your employer for a "reasonable" amount of time after GC is approved. If you cant bear it - file I-485 and move using AC-21 after 180 days (if applicable at that point, given the changes in processing tactic for concurrent filers).

Good luck man.
 
Re: Sridhar

I have seen some consultancies do this. I am not sure whether those are valid or not.

You may need to talk to attorney.... Any other folks who has seen similar situation....



Originally posted by toonarmy
We all sign work contracts of one type or another - but I dont think a contract of this type is enforceable under employment law. I had a very similar situation where a company I worked for asked me to sign a contract that said I had to pay a sum of money if I left.

What did I do - I signed it of course! All the while having a chuckle to myself as I KNEW they could try all they liked - they wouldnt get a penny out of me.

My feeling is - the only regulation you have to worry about is the one where the USCIS likes to see you work for your employer for a "reasonable" amount of time after GC is approved. If you cant bear it - file I-485 and move using AC-21 after 180 days (if applicable at that point, given the changes in processing tactic for concurrent filers).

Good luck man.
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