Quitting job temporarily after 3-year H1B extension (after 6 years) obtained using approved I-140

[kallumama]

My 6 years on H1-B are over. However, I have obtained 3-year extension of my H1-B since I have I-140 approved. If I quit this job temporarily, will I be able to rejoin after a few months without going through the lottery. Thank you.

 

[User099]

Yes, you should be. When was your I140 approved?

[gopalakrishnach]

Yes... but your employer who got I140 approved must not revoke it for 180 days. After 180 days they cannot revoke it. Using I140 anyone can apply for new H1B.

As per law  once you quit your employer must let USCIS know that you do not work for them and revoke H1B else they must pay you.

 

[kallumama]

Thanks @gopalakrishnach @User099

I-140 was approved in Oct 2018 with a priority date of July 2018.

[User099]

12 hours ago, kallumama said:

Thanks @gopalakrishnach @User099

I-140 was approved in Oct 2018 with a priority date of July 2018.

Hopefully your employer will hold your current I140 or else you will have to do PERM and I140 again, but you will maintain the PD.

[kallumama]

On 1/30/2020 at 1:58 AM, User099 said:

Hopefully your employer will hold your current I140 or else you will have to do PERM and I140 again, but you will maintain the PD.

Thank you @User099. I will be leaving them on good terms - I need to be in India with my parents for few months (medical situation).

After I quit Employer A, will I be able to join another Employer B after spending few months in India? I have obtained 3-year H1-B extension using Employer A's approved I-140. Thanks again.

[kallumama]

Adding more details @User099

I am planning to travel around India with my family for 6 months after quitting employer A. Can I join employer A/ employer B after 6-months using my 3-year H1B extension.

[User099]

5 hours ago, kallumama said:

Adding more details @User099

I am planning to travel around India with my family for 6 months after quitting employer A. Can I join employer A/ employer B after 6-months using my 3-year H1B extension.

You should be able to join a new or same employer after 6 months. In both cases, your employer A/B will have to file for a new H1. If you join a new employer they will have to start the GC process again. 

[pontevecchio]

Yes. It is possible. As in anything involving US Immigration in these tumultuous days, Discuss the modalities in detail with an Immigration Lawyer. Do not skimp on this.