EB2 - EB1 Transfer

[h1question]

Hello,

I am with company A with H1B visa, with I140 (Nov - 2010) in EB2 category. I have been at Team Lead position for last 4 years with number of employee reporting to me.

Can I transfer to H1A? I assume with H1 transfer I will be able to move to EB1 category and hence faster GC. If I move to H1A, will my priority date remain the same or do I need to start process for scratch?

Inputs?

Thanks.

[raghvi]

Hello,

I am with company A with H1B visa, with I140 (Nov - 2010) in EB2 category. I have been at Team Lead position for last 4 years with number of employee reporting to me.

Can I transfer to H1A? I assume with H1 transfer I will be able to move to EB1 category and hence faster GC. If I move to H1A, will my priority date remain the same or do I need to start process for scratch?

Inputs?

Thanks.

Go through the EB1 requirements and see if you qualify:

https://www.uscis.gov/eir/visa-guide/eb-1-extraordinary-ability/understanding-eb-1-requirements-extraordinary-ability

https://www.uscis.gov/eir/visa-guide/eb-1-extraordinary-ability

This is my opinion not legal advice.