Questions on I-140

[sreelatham6]

Hello,

 

I have a question regarding the GC process.

 

I am currently on H1B and have applied GC through my employer (my labor and I-140 is approved and waiting to apply for 485), my PD is : 02/2012.

 

Due to location constraints (which requires me to travel 4 hrs everyday), I am planning to take a full-time employee position with another company (new employer) closer to my home on H1B.

 

But I want to request my current employer to continue my GC process which he already started.

 

What options do I have ?

 

1. Can he continue the process and I can join him back when my dates become current ?

 

2. How long can my current employer hold I-140 for. Is there any time constraint on it?

 

Thanks in advance !

[ashuneel]

1. once I-140 is approved there is nothing further to process until dates are current. you can join when dates become current.

2.no time limit

[jairichi]

1. Yes.

2. No time constraint. Once your PD is current I485 has to be filed.