green2011 Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 Priority date: Feb 2007. Category: EB2. It took me 8 years because my previous employer had filed in EB3 in spite of me being masters. I was stupid did not confirm and found out after 3 years. I then Changed the job and re-filed in EB2. Moral: Please make sure you know what is going on in your gc process. Good luck to all of you. Question: Start Date on my green card is 10 July 2011. I got laid off last week. I worked as a programmer in my job. (1) Can i take a break with life and go to India for couple of months? (2) Do i have to find a similar job ? (3) Can i start my own business? Thank you. Murthy forum is a beacon of hope for all waiting for their gc. I have learned a lot and got lot of solace as i waited for my turn to come. I wish nothing but the best to all of you and murthy law firm. Link to comment
Belle Posted July 22, 2011 Report Share Posted July 22, 2011 "Start Date on my green card is 10 July 2011." There are a lot of dates in the immigration process, and none of them are called start date. You need to provide more detail, and provide them in a way people can understand exactly what you are talking about. Link to comment
green2011 Posted July 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2011 Hi, I got my green card in mail on 7/19. On green card it says Resident since: 7/10/2011 Card Expires: 7/10/2021 Unfortunately I got laid off on 7/20. I was a programmer so I am at home right now looking for similar programming jobs. However i am thinking, (1) I still get to keep my green card right? (2) Can I start a business on my own as IT consultant or software contractor? (3) Can I go to India for couple of months ? I have a severance letter and small severance package that proves that I did not leave the company. I am in good terms with company and HR. Link to comment
Belle Posted July 22, 2011 Report Share Posted July 22, 2011 1) Sure. 2) Sure. 3) Up to 180 days is fine. Link to comment
nsai1130 Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 You are absolutely fine to do whatever you want. On top of that, since you did not leave the country and have a severance package..., you can show them on your way back from india. They will not hold you now that you have a physical card ;) Good Luck!!! Link to comment
green2011 Posted July 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 thanks. what a relief to read both of your comments. Link to comment
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