moving from NY to NC while AOS is in process.

[coolie1]

When I filed AOS on 14th April-02 I was living in NY (VSC). Next month I have to move to North Carolina (TSC) as new project is there. Will this move effect the AOS process?

[artisingh]

clarify

are you switching employers or is this just a temporary assignment (like a consulting assignment)?

i am also a consultant and if you are not switching employers and need to travel for a period of a month or two, then its okay.

however, if you are moving permanently (even if with the same employer) you will probably need to file a new labor cert.

you cannot switch employer unless >180 days after RD of AOS. you will be abandoning your current AOS in this case.

you should clarify with your lawyer.

[coolie1]

Re: clarify

Thanks for reply.

I am moving to North Carolina because my current employer has a client there. I will be working/living there for at least 6 months.

When I inform INS about change of address, which is mandatory, will they boot me to TSC.

[artisingh]

you should be fine

since you are still employed by the same employer (not your client) you should be fine. consultants need to travel all the time- that's part of your job and you cannot be expected to keep filing new labor petitions in every state you go!

anyway, this is just my opinion. check with a lawyer and make sure that by your physically living in NC it will not screw up your case.