Job change - Post GC - less than 6 months

[NCresidents]

Hi,

I need help with below queries, appreciate if someone can provide me some insight/suggestions on the same.
1) I got my GC in Nov, 2021 - can I switch company now or should I wait for 6 months to complete? please note I had been in current company for the past 8 years.
2) The new job is good position but not sure if I will fit into the org, can I have two FTE jobs at the same time since I am no longer visa dependent ? any concerns/issues since everything is
remote I can manage both the jobs ?
3) This is planned for short term - 3-4 months of working in 2 jobs (till 6 months on GC with current company is complete) then completely move to new job once I feel comfortable
with the new position/job
4) I was told we are not supposed to work in 2 FTE jobs since both employers will report SSN, Medicare taxes on our SSN to govt, which might raise a flag or concern for me
in future either with GC renewal or Citizenship.

Appreciate if someone can suggest on the above queries.

Thanks in advance.

[Enub4]

From what I understand the 180 days after receiving the GC is a recommendation but not an obligation. You are allowed to change jobs 180 days after filing the I-485 but there is no requirement to do that after you get your GC (if filed more than 180 days before).

About having 2 full-time jobs, there can be limits on your contract. As long as your contract does not limit you to work and you do the work, pay taxes, etc. you should not have problems. If you are not going to work around 80 hours a week, then it may cause problems.

This is just my point of view. I have no experience here. Just trying to help and keep the conversation going.

[rkk09]

Hi Member,
Here is my view on your questions.
1) I got my GC in Nov, 2021 - can I switch company now or should I wait for 6 months to complete? please note I had been in current company for the past 8 years.
Answer: Yes. As a green card holder, you are good to work with any Employer. But what my concern is, if you move immediately then it may show bad faith.
2) The new job is good position but not sure if I will fit into the org, can I have two FTE jobs at the same time since I am no longer visa dependent ? any concerns/issues since everything is
remote I can manage both the jobs ?
Answer: As other Senior member mentioned, It depend on your Employment contract. But as a Green card holder, you can perform two jobs.
3) This is planned for short term - 3-4 months of working in 2 jobs (till 6 months on GC with current company is complete) then completely move to new job once I feel comfortable
with the new position/job
Answer: Again as I mentioned, Please make sure you have no clauses to perform two jobs on Employment agreement with concern Employers.
4) I was told we are not supposed to work in 2 FTE jobs since both employers will report SSN, Medicare taxes on our SSN to govt, which might raise a flag or concern for me
in future either with GC renewal or Citizenship.\
Answer: I dont think so, it will affect your future immigrant status. What my argument is, you will be properly paying taxes notifying government and follow other immigration rules. If so, you need not to worry.
All the best.
Thanks

[seanhodg]

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[BennettAvery]

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