Used EAD before GC approval in a different job due to layoff.

[Huncowboy]

My employer went out of business about 5 months before my GC got approved. So I have used my EAD and got a job which did not match the one listed in the GC. So no AC21 for me. I ended up changing careers eventually.

Is this going to cause a problem in my N400 which is coming up soon. I will consult a lawyer but what do you think?

[txh1b]

It could if the IO drills down deep into your case.

[Huncowboy]

It could if the IO drills down deep into your case.

My understanding is (just reading here) that they have to verify GC eligibility. SO I gues they will... if I file N400. Had they approved my GC in a timely matter, this would not be an issue.

[txh1b]

Had they....Approval of GC is based on visa availability and you cannot use that excuse. You changing your job to a different employer without AC21 itself might be an issue if USCIS wants to make one out of it and consider the entire GC fraudulent. This is the worst case scenario.

[Huncowboy]

Had they....Approval of GC is based on visa availability and you cannot use that excuse. You changing your job to a different employer without AC21 itself might be an issue if USCIS wants to make one out of it and consider the entire GC fraudulent. This is the worst case scenario.

I know. I am pretty scared to file that N400.

[PraetorianXI]

I know. I am pretty scared to file that N400.

When you file I-90 it will still come to light.

[Huncowboy]

When you file I-90 it will still come to light.

Could you please explain.

I think we will still file N400. If they reject so be it. Back to the EU. It seems we were going to leave anyhow eventually. But after having spent 10+ years and some $20k on legal I would be disappointed to not get that passport.