Can we change employer after I-140 has been approved

[surag]

I have I-140 approved under EB2. I am planning to change employer. Can I get to keep the priority date or do I have to start from LC again.
Please suggest some options.

Thanks,
Surag

[josekutty]

I am in the same court and I would like to know more information on this.

[tsela7]

I-140

Hi,
Below is a footnote from a website: usvisanews.com. For further info. check their site. Hope this helps...............
You are contemplating leaving your employer. If you are thinking about leaving your employer, it is important to get the I-140 approved quickly because if you lock in the priority date, you will be able to take that priority date with you. When your next employer begins the permanent residence process on your behalf, you will be able to use the priority date you have already acquired. Sure, you still have to do the labor certification and I-140 all over again, but at least keeping the priority date will be a big victory;
You fear that your employer may be thinking about laying you off or firing you. In this situation, getting the I-140 approved fast is important for the same reason as above;

Good luck,
tsela7

[stigie]

ok

as long as the I-140 is approved you can change employer.

[gccard2007]

Change employer -- need some infor

Hello Gurus,

Can you clarify my doubt?

My I-140 is approved, but my employer is delaying to apply 485 and i have just 3 months of H1B to complete 6 years. If i have to change my employer, can i get 3yrs H1B extension with new employer?

Please clarify, i will be grateful to you.

Thank You,