Can you leave US for few years after getting I-140 + 183 days?

[wanderer1]

Hello,

I recently got my I-140. Let's say after 183 days of getting my I-140 approved, I want to take a break from work, leave the US to pursue other interests. Can I still apply for an H1-B through a different employer and get back on the GC process?

I want to take a career break for about 2 years to pursue other interests.

For context: I have utilized all 6 years of my H1B, and I'm already out of the country. My company filed PERM and I-140 while I was out of the country


Appreciate any insight into this.

[shiva_82]

Hello,

I recently got my I-140. Let's say after 183 days of getting my I-140 approved, I want to take a break from work, leave the US to pursue other interests. Can I still apply for an H1-B through a different employer and get back on the GC process?

I want to take a career break for about 2 years to pursue other interests.

For context: I have utilized all 6 years of my H1B, and I'm already out of the country. My company filed PERM and I-140 while I was out of the country


Appreciate any insight into this.

Yes. Please note though that this is not legal advice and I'm not an attorney. This response is just based on my know how