-me- said:This is an interesting thing. I don't know a way how to keep old EB-3 date if you start a new EB-2 case. Afaik, the PD can be transferred only if you apply in the same category you already have been certified in.
Here is the link
http://immigration.about.com/od/uscasestatusprocessing/a/Prioritydatesct_3.htm
Quick and Easy FAQ Style Recap Answer #12
Question #12: If I go to another employer and file another RIR, I-140, do I get to keep the original 8/97 PD?
Carl Shusterman's Answer: The rule is this: Whenever you have a visa petition approved under EB-1, EB-2, or EB-3, and for whatever reason you do not use that visa petition but file a new one instead you are entitled to the earlier priority date as long as the second petition is also under EB-1, EB-2, or EB-3. Remember, however, that it is the approval of the petition, not merely of the labor certification, that allows you to establish and keep the earlier priority date.
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Visa petition = I140. So, if you have I140 approved under EB1,2,3. Then if you file another I140 under EB1,2,3 you can keep your previous PD.
BUT IF YOUR EMPLOYERS REVOKE IT AND GIVE TO SOMEONE ELSE. YOU LOSE YOUR PD.
THE ONLY 1 CONDITION TO KEEP THAT IS TO USE AC21 EVEN EMPLOYER REVOKE IT.
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