switching jobs

[amdomd]

Concurrent filing - EB2 @ NSC
RIR/ ETA 750 approval: 01/07/2003.
I-140: ND 04/08/2003; RFE 07/17/2003; Approved 10/03/2003.
I-765: ND 04/08/2003; pending.
I-485: ND 04/08/2003; pending.
Fingerprinting done: 05/22/2003
H-1B second extension approved 08/23/2003

Tomorrow would be six months since my I-485 was received by BCIS.
Do you think I can safely switch jobs (similar job description)without jeopardising my pending I-485?
OR do I have to wait 6 months after I-140 approval?
If I move from the region, would I have to transfer the case to another Service Center???

 

[w8nc]

do I have to wait 6 months after I-140 approval?

The I-140 needs to be approved. The I-485 must be pending approval for 180 days. The approved I-140 does not need to be 180 days old.

 

[reach_honey]

i agree with w8nc

there is no 180 rule for I-140 application. you have to have I-140 approved for that. SO hold on uptill that. Otherwise your case would be denied

 

[weShallOverComeSomeDay]

As your I1-40 is approved and it will 6 months since filing the I-1485 application, you are free to join another company.

 

[love_immi]

amdomd,
It looks like your EAD is pending. YOu need EAD as well
as similar job desc.

 

[Jams]

Make sure your old employer won't revoke I-140. The employer can revoke for up to 180 days from the date of approval. If its revoked you don't have a basis for your I-485. Check with a good lawyer.