I140 Approved, Can I change the current employer

[bportal29]

Hi,

I got I140 approved and my priority date is on feb 2011. Can i change my employer. If i join to a new employer (he is going to file a new Perm, I140) 1.can i use the same priority date. Can my old employer revoke the visa or labor, I140 approval ? will it affect my new green card process(Perm, I140) or in the priority date.

Please suggest !!

Thanks in Advance...

[Scorpio811]

I am also in the same category. My PD is January 2011. If I decide to change my employer, & if my current employer revokes his I 140, will I be able to retain my PD? (of course I will request my new employer to file the I 140 again)

Thanks is advance

[Belle]

Your I-140 has next to no impact on your ability to change jobs. To change jobs all you need is proper work authorization.

What is going to happen with your green card is a different matter. Generally, your won't be able to file based on the old I-140, and the new employer will have file a new one. You can use your old PD if your old I-140 is not revoked for fraud.

[Scorpio811]

Thanks Belle, That is reassuring.

In order to retain my PD, can I show my I 140 receipt notice (which contains the file number)? I dont have the copy of my approval notice as my employer has not given that to me

Thanks again in advance

[Dattguru]

You will be able to use your OLD PD as many time as you file your applications, however any new I-140 approvals will get ported to the OLD PD ONLY IF your old I-140 has not been revoked till you file your new I-140.

[Belle]

You have to have some proof of your earlier PD. Talk to a lawyer. At least, you should get your A number that has been assigned to your approved I-140. You can probably figure it out from there.

And it is incorrect that if the employer withdraws your I-140, you lose the date. Simply wrong.

[Scorpio811]

Thanks Belle & DattGuru. This info is reassuring

[bportal29]

Thanks for your suggestions. This information is very helpful.

[Scorpio811]

Hi Belle, I spoke to my attorney regarding the A number. She says it has not been allotted yet. ( my PD is 01/07/2011). Normally how much time does it take to get this number & is there any way I can get this number directly from USCIS?

Thanks in advance

[Belle]

Generally, A number is assigned when the I-140 is approved. Not sure about getting it from the USCIS. You can get a consultation with a different lawyer and ask for advice.

[Scorpio811]

Thanks Belle for the advice. Regards

[Scorpio811]

Hi All, My employer was kind enough to give me a copy of the approval notice & it had the A number. It is strange the attorney's assistant did not know about that. Thanks again