Once approved, the priority date determines when the applicant can apply for a green card through adjustment of status or consular processing.
Changing Jobs After I-140 Approval Understanding Portability Rules Certain applicants can switch jobs without affecting their green card process if:
● Their Form I-485 has been pending for 180+ days.
● The new job is in a similar occupational classification.
Form I-140 Key Considerations After Filing Uncommon Situations in the Form I-140 Process:
While most Form I-140 petitions follow a standard process, certain situations require special handling, including:
● Job Portability (Changing Employers After Filing I-140).
● Withdrawing an Approved Form I-140.
● Successor-in-Interest (SII) Employers.
Job Portability: Can You Change Jobs After Filing Form I-140?
Under INA 204(j), certain applicants can switch jobs without affecting their green card process if:
● The Form I-485 (Adjustment of Status) has been pending for at least 180 days.
● The new job is in the same or similar occupational classification as the original job.
● The applicant files Form I-485 Supplement J to inform USCIS of the job change.
If you’re unsure whether your job qualifies under job portability, AMYSOS Holdings provides expert guidance to help you navigate this transition smoothly.
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