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Implications of filing for I-485
Hello Folks,
I am relatively new to the AOS process. I am trying to understand what are the possible liabilities of filing for the AOS. Given the uncertainties at my current place of work, I wanted to weigh my options as I recently received an approved I-140.
From what I understand the AOS process is currently backlogged by 8 months. In addition to this one is expected to continue at the current place of employment for 6 months after receiving a Green Card - which implies at least 14 months (in the optimistic scenario) at the current place of employment.
If for some reason I were to change employment in between this 14 month period, what happens to the processing for the AOS? Does it mean the whole Green Card process is reset? Would I have to start all over scratch? What part of it (other than the PD) can be ported over?
It would be great if folks can provide some clarity/insights into this. Could someone pass along links/articles/et al. that describe this in some detail.
Thanks in advance.
I am relatively new to the AOS process. I am trying to understand what are the possible liabilities of filing for the AOS. Given the uncertainties at my current place of work, I wanted to weigh my options as I recently received an approved I-140.
From what I understand the AOS process is currently backlogged by 8 months. In addition to this one is expected to continue at the current place of employment for 6 months after receiving a Green Card - which implies at least 14 months (in the optimistic scenario) at the current place of employment.
If for some reason I were to change employment in between this 14 month period, what happens to the processing for the AOS? Does it mean the whole Green Card process is reset? Would I have to start all over scratch? What part of it (other than the PD) can be ported over?
It would be great if folks can provide some clarity/insights into this. Could someone pass along links/articles/et al. that describe this in some detail.
Thanks in advance.
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