ac-21 with the client low salary

[sathsy]

I work for a very big consulting company and have a pending 485 for more than a year now.

 

The client is offering a position similar in a different team with a salary almost 20K less than when my PERM was filed.

 

Now I dont know what was the PWD obtained by my consulting company and as of today, my salary is 29K more than what the client is offering.

 

There is a big reason why I am taking the pay cut. The client has a defined benefits pension plan and lot of other benefits plus a fortune 50 company which offers some great stability.

 

I am planning to use my EAD and invoke AC-21 portability. I know the memo is not clear on what is a significant discrepancy in the salary.

 

I am thoroughly concerned if I should take up this job offer or not. My consulting position might be a little shaky in the coming year with looming budget cuts and the intent to employ me directly.

 

Any response is greatly appreciated.

[Belle]

As long as the job is similar, you are fine. Great benefits are worth a lot, so I don't think this difference in salary is meaningful.

[sathsy]

As long as the job is similar, you are fine. Great benefits are worth a lot, so I don't think this difference in salary is meaningful.

Thanks Belle. Yes the Pension plan is much beneficial is what I've been reading (this is apart from the 401k match). I believe the perception for me has to change. Me getting more money today than getting it as a defined benefits later.

 

Thanks for your input.