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Yes, if the I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days, it generally would be possible to port to a same/similar position elsewhere. Please see: Final Policy on AC21 “Same or Similar” Job Requirement

The I-140 can be filed at any time. The I-485 cannot be filed until the priority date is current.

No, this would not typically impact one's eligibility for EB1(c) in the future.

Ordinarily, an L1A denial would not impact an existing H1B or an EB2 case.

This is a very broad question. In short, to qualify for L1A and then EB1(c), you need to work as a manager or executive for at least 1 year, and then be transferred to a related company in the U.S. as a manager or executive.

For the EB1(c) category, the employer must sponsor. The only EB1 category that allows for self-sponsorship is EB1(a) (extraordinary ability.)

No, not once the suspension of premium processing goes into effect.

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I believe you can find it on the USCIS website. I did learn that, at a conference, it was disclosed that 375 Indians were granted EB5 immigrant visas for the first 3 quarters of FY2018.

If the I-829 is denied, yes, it should be possible to return to H1B status. (It likely would have to be filed for consular processing.)

For fiscal year 2017 (which ran from October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017), there were 174 EB5 immigrant visas/I-485 applications approved for people born in India. This includes the actual EB5 investor and all of his/her dependents. I do not have a running tally for 2018. (And, I do not see any statistics showing the number of EB5 cases filed.)

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Yes, this could be an option. $100k is typically sufficient for a strong case. You should schedule a consult with an attorney to discuss the details, but I suspect that this could work.

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Until we see the rule, there is no way to know for certain. However, the general sense within EB5 circles is that there is a strong likelihood that the new rules will only apply to those who file AFTER any such rules go into effect. It would create utter chaos to have new rules apply retroactively. (And, it would trigger a rash of lawsuits, which the government very likely would want to avoid.)