Title change - H1 amendment - GC refile?

[Niki]

Have an H1 - Valid till Jan 2014

Have an EAD - valid till Jan 2015

485 appllied - pending decision for over 180 days.

Situation :

Current H1 title : Computer system analyst

GC job title: Computer system analyst

Got new tile in company in 2012 which maps to IT manager ( different proile). ( more supervisory and finance related responsibilities based on experience)

Have been advise to do H1 amendment and re-file new GC papers with new job responsibilties.

I do not want to refile for new GC.

What are my options?

1. Would moving back to a Lead Systems Analyst/business analyst role with job requirements similar to Computer Systems Analyst require a H1 amendment and a new GC application?

2. Can I change my employer and move to a system analyst role with the new employer?

I prefer to tranfer H1/maintain H1 status instead of work on EAD.

3. What are the risks I should be aware of?

eg, If I don't change my title my EVL will carry the new title of a manager.

Please share your thoughts.

[Belle]

Your H1 and your green card are now different matters. H1 you will take care of, one way or another. Green card is eligible for portability under AC21 to a similar job - within your company or to a different employer. Generally, if the move is within the same company, I would not recommend proactive notification, just wait and see if youy get an RFE. If you get one, you are AC21 eligible, and thus a similar position should be no issues.

[pontevecchio]

If the profile is different you may need to redo the process or tell them you want to continue in the previous role. Lawyer's have their uses.