Priority Date portability

[ejvyas]

I have Labor and 140 approved waiting for date to be current.

In this case, is there a way I can change employers and keep the previous priority date? What are the steps involved?

[pontevecchio]

The process starts from scratch.. PERM etc. But you get to retain the priority date.

[sidharth07]

Originally posted by pontevecchio:

The process starts from scratch.. PERM etc. But you get to retain the priority date.

HI

Is there any time period for which you need to stick to the current employer, after 140 has been approved? or you can change employer immediately after 140 has been approved , but still retain your PD?

[Attorney_6]

No time period of employment is required following the I-140 approval.

This is a common request, but, we are starting to see some problems where the prior employer requested revocation of the I-140. This is something that has just started as of the past few weeks.

[sidharth07]

Hi Attorney 6

Thanks for this clarification. So as I understand, once the I-140 has been approved , I have the option to change employer and carry over my PD. As mentioned, what would happen if the previous employer revokes the I-140 in following scenario:

1) Before I file I-140 with new employer.

2)I-140 filed with new employee but not approved.

3) I-140 approved with new employer.

Can you guide me as to what is the impact on my new perm application and I-140 in above 3 scenarios?

Appreciate your help

regds

Sidharth

Originally posted by Murthy Law Firm Attorney 6:

No time period of employment is required following the I-140 approval.

This is a common request, but, we are starting to see some problems where the prior employer requested revocation of the I-140. This is something that has just started as of the past few weeks.