Changing I-140 AOS to CP From Outside of US

[dolblathanna]

I am an Indian national, was working in the US, have an approved I-140 with Adjustment of Status (AOS), L1 visa has expired, and now I’m moving back to home country this week to work for the India branch of the same US employer. My long term wish is to come back to US with a Green Card but not necessarily when my Priority Date becomes current.

1. Can I change the I-140 to Consular Processing (CP) while residing in India, so that I have the flexibility to choose when to move back to the US?
2. With CP can I get the GC while I am residing in India, or do I need to move to the US with an employment visa first?

Thanks for helping! I posted a similar question on a slightly less relevant forum, so I'm reposting here.

[rkk09]

Hi,
Please see my response below.
1. Yes. you can process I-140 through consular processing. Anyhow, you will need to file the petition.
2. No. Its not required.. You can process your enter GC while you are in abroad too.
Thanks