Mixed Insurance Banners Health Insurance for Visitors to USA

Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

L-1A to Green card (EAD/AP received and biometrics done)

Collapse
X
 
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

  • L-1A to Green card (EAD/AP received and biometrics done)

    I am currently on a L-1A visa and applied for a GC via the EB-1 process. I have obtained the EAD/AP card before I received a mail regarding biometrics, so my EAD/AP card says "fingerprint not available." My timeline looks as follows:

    November 2015: I-140 petition filed (Multinational Manager, EB1)
    August 2016: I-140 approved by USCIS
    September 2016: Immigration lawyer received I-140 approval notice
    December 2016: I-485 AOS, I-765 EAD, and I-131 AP application filed with the USCIS
    Mid-February 2017: EAD/AP card received in mail with "fingerprint not available" on the face
    Late-February 2017: Biometrics completed

    Now that I have completed the biometrics and have the EAD/AP card on hand, my questions are:

    (1) How soon can I expect to receive the green card?
    (2) Can I lawfully change my employer from the current company to another by using the EAD/AP card?
    (2a) If I switch an employer, technically I will be without a visa because I have left the Company that has sponsored my L-1 visa. Do I get in trouble for staying in the US?
    (2b) If I switch an employer, would there be a travel restriction until I receive the green card in mail?
    (2c) If I switch an employer, would this cause any delay or cancellation of my green card application?

    Thank you in advance for your help.

  • #2
    same question

    I have the same question.

    Can I change employers with valid EAD?

    The information on the documents I received is a little confusing. Paper attached to the card says I can work in US as long as my EAD is valid and that's it.
    Then I-765 says I can request changing employer if i-485 has been pending for at least 180 days.

    I received my EAD on 2/23/2017 and it's valid until 02/21/2018.
    I have I-140 and I-485 pending (notice date 12/14/2016).

    Thanks for your help!
    M.

    Comment

    {{modal[0].title}}

    X

    {{modal[0].content}}

    {{promo.content}}

    Working...
    X