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Hello,
I have a very important issue that I need some expert advice about. My case is as below.
I’ve been on H1-B since October, 2007. After the first three years, I got a renewal and got an extension until July, 2013(don’t know why it is not until end of September as that’s when my 6 hours would end).
I filed my green card in May, 2011 and my I-140 was recently approved(about 4 months ago).
Now, my client(I work as a consultant) has offered me a full time job and I am planning to accept the offer. But, before I make a decision, I would like to know my options and this is where I was hoping I could get some sound advice.
Is it advisable to change employers at this stage of my green card process?
If I get my h1-B transferred, will it be renewed for 3 years since I have an approved I-140 from my current employer? Or will it be until the original period i.e. July, 2013?
I do know that after changing employers, I get to keep my priority date but I’ll have to file a fresh labor and I-140 and also that this has to be done before 365 days from H1-B expiry(not sure if this applies to h1-b transfer with approved I-140).
Now, if the transfer is approved and I am not extended for 3 more years and end up getting approval until July, 2013 only(original), what are my options? Can I still file fresh labor since I’ll be in violation of the 365 days rule?
Your advice is greatly appreciated! It’ll help me make some crucial professional and personal decisions.
Thanks!
I have a very important issue that I need some expert advice about. My case is as below.
I’ve been on H1-B since October, 2007. After the first three years, I got a renewal and got an extension until July, 2013(don’t know why it is not until end of September as that’s when my 6 hours would end).
I filed my green card in May, 2011 and my I-140 was recently approved(about 4 months ago).
Now, my client(I work as a consultant) has offered me a full time job and I am planning to accept the offer. But, before I make a decision, I would like to know my options and this is where I was hoping I could get some sound advice.
Is it advisable to change employers at this stage of my green card process?
If I get my h1-B transferred, will it be renewed for 3 years since I have an approved I-140 from my current employer? Or will it be until the original period i.e. July, 2013?
I do know that after changing employers, I get to keep my priority date but I’ll have to file a fresh labor and I-140 and also that this has to be done before 365 days from H1-B expiry(not sure if this applies to h1-b transfer with approved I-140).
Now, if the transfer is approved and I am not extended for 3 more years and end up getting approval until July, 2013 only(original), what are my options? Can I still file fresh labor since I’ll be in violation of the 365 days rule?
Your advice is greatly appreciated! It’ll help me make some crucial professional and personal decisions.
Thanks!
