7th year extension coming up; approved i140; changing job from Cap-exempt H1B to regular

[swanseanic]

Hello,

This is my first post on the forum. I am currently employed at a not-for-profit instution and my 6 years of H1-B expires in June 2013. I have always worked on cap-exempt H1-B and hence never counted against the cap. Through my current employer, I have an approved PERM application and the I-140 is currently filed (EB2).

Assuming all goes well and that the I140 is approved, it is my understanding that I can then get a 3 year extension to my H1-B status. Now, if I decided to change employers inbetween (once I get the 3 yr extension), will I be allowed to work for a company throough regular H1-B, assuming they file in April and I start work in October? Or am I now limited to working only for not-profit institutions? Either way, can I port my priority dates? Any input from folks on the forum will be helpful.

Thanks.

[pontevecchio]

1. Yes

2. Yes

[chintudas11]

I am also in the same position with the approx same dates. Is it possible to Change employers during/after:

• 6 years of H1
  
• I-140 approved
  
• What conditions should be taken care from the prospective employer.