texancanadian
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Simple question on EB3 -->EB2 Conversion,
Guys I know this has been discussed before but would appreciate a yes/no answer on the feasibility of this plan. I will approach my company lawyer/HR only if I receive confirmation if this is possible/reasonable.
Background.
I am EB3 India with a PD of August 2001. I have Masters degree from US. I have worked for the same company since nearly 7 years and have no intent to change companies. My job is a non IT job and my firm is in the management consulting business.
When I started my job I started in an analyst position where only a bachelors degree was required. After 2 years of employment my company filed for my LC. However my LC got stuck in TWC, DOL-Dallas, and BEC-Dallas until last August 2005 when it was approved. Since then I have filed for I140 which was approved in October 2005 and have since been waiting for PD to become current.
Question.
Since the 7 yrs I started with my firm (5 yrs since applied for LC) I have been promoted twice. My current position requires 5 yrs working experience.
I would like to explore the possibility of applying for PERM on the new position under EB2, and then porting my old PD at I 140 stage to the EB3 petition. Can I do this ? I have no intent of leaving my firm as I am quite sure they will transfer me to Canada and give me my same job there if it comes to it. I have heard that you can only do what I want to if you have experience from another employer.
Please let me know if my plan is workable, and what are the risks if any.
Thanks.
Guys I know this has been discussed before but would appreciate a yes/no answer on the feasibility of this plan. I will approach my company lawyer/HR only if I receive confirmation if this is possible/reasonable.
Background.
I am EB3 India with a PD of August 2001. I have Masters degree from US. I have worked for the same company since nearly 7 years and have no intent to change companies. My job is a non IT job and my firm is in the management consulting business.
When I started my job I started in an analyst position where only a bachelors degree was required. After 2 years of employment my company filed for my LC. However my LC got stuck in TWC, DOL-Dallas, and BEC-Dallas until last August 2005 when it was approved. Since then I have filed for I140 which was approved in October 2005 and have since been waiting for PD to become current.
Question.
Since the 7 yrs I started with my firm (5 yrs since applied for LC) I have been promoted twice. My current position requires 5 yrs working experience.
I would like to explore the possibility of applying for PERM on the new position under EB2, and then porting my old PD at I 140 stage to the EB3 petition. Can I do this ? I have no intent of leaving my firm as I am quite sure they will transfer me to Canada and give me my same job there if it comes to it. I have heard that you can only do what I want to if you have experience from another employer.
Please let me know if my plan is workable, and what are the risks if any.
Thanks.