I am currently doing research in a university with H1 visa. In Dec. 2004, my university sponsered an I-140 application based on Outstanding Researcher (EB1-1B) on my behalf. My I-140 application was approved in Aug. 2005. I submitted I-485 in Dec. 2004 and it is still pending because of name check.
I am looking for jobs and may be hired by a company as a researcher. The research area in the company will be the same as the one I am working on in the university. As my H1 visa allows me to work in non-profit organisations like universities only, so I am not allowed to work in a company with my current H1 visa. I am thinking of applying for EAD to be able to work in the company. I know that according to AC21, I am allowed to change jobs six months after I submit I-485. But I have two concerns. My I-140 (EB1-1B) application requires that I hold a permanent job. If I quit my current job and work in a company, would USCIS reject my I-485 application because I do not keep this permanent job? Also I am worried that my current employer would withdraw my I140 application.
Thanks a lot. Any reply would be appreciated.
I am looking for jobs and may be hired by a company as a researcher. The research area in the company will be the same as the one I am working on in the university. As my H1 visa allows me to work in non-profit organisations like universities only, so I am not allowed to work in a company with my current H1 visa. I am thinking of applying for EAD to be able to work in the company. I know that according to AC21, I am allowed to change jobs six months after I submit I-485. But I have two concerns. My I-140 (EB1-1B) application requires that I hold a permanent job. If I quit my current job and work in a company, would USCIS reject my I-485 application because I do not keep this permanent job? Also I am worried that my current employer would withdraw my I140 application.
Thanks a lot. Any reply would be appreciated.