Change H1B after filing marriage-based I-130?

[NYC_USC_I130]

I am on H1B now but I am thinking switch job. We just filed I-130 concurrently with I-485, AP and EAD. But the wait here in NYC is very long.

I know I can use the EAD but it seems unwise to give up my H1B in such an uncertain environment. Has anybody changed H1B employer after filing I-130?

Or, is this even permissible?

Thanks for any input!

[nycfiler3]

I am on H1B now but I am thinking switch job. We just filed I-130 concurrently with I-485, AP and EAD. But the wait here in NYC is very long.

I know I can use the EAD but it seems unwise to give up my H1B in such an uncertain environment. Has anybody changed H1B employer after filing I-130?

Or, is this even permissible?

Thanks for any input!

I'll definitely use my EAD and give up my H1B as soon as I get it and find a job I like. Not sure why you are so attached to your H1B? Do you fear having your Green Card application denied for some reason?

[NYC_USC_I130]

I'll definitely use my EAD and give up my H1B as soon as I get it and find a job I like. Not sure why you are so attached to your H1B? Do you fear having your Green Card application denied for some reason?

I was advised not to give up my H1B even with my EAD. Because you never what changes will be rolled out tomorrow. Just want to play it safe in an uncertain environment.

[spaceprice]

I was advised not to give up my H1B even with my EAD. Because you never what changes will be rolled out tomorrow. Just want to play it safe in an uncertain environment.

you do a valid concern and it is better to maintain your h1b status. Even re-entering the country on advance parole (even though you have a valid h1b) will lead to you abandoning your h1b - just something to keep in mind.

To your main concern, I don't think it should impact your adjustment of status cause they are 2 separate things. The only thing that it might impact is your i864 in case you have used your income (along with the USC's income) and I do not know the ramifications to that - I guess it should be fine as long as it is above the minimum threshold.

All of this is just my personal opinion.