Approved Labor & I-140 in EB3.Need to change job

[chalak]

Hi,

I have an approved I-140 in EB-3 category and working on EAD with priority date in April 2003.

I got an offer from another company who will file my GC in EB 2 category.

Multiple questions:

1. Is it possible to retain the priority date from my EB3 application even though my new GC will be filed in EB2 category

2. My job role has changed significantly when my GC was filed initially as a System Analyst to now an executive (GC application has been stuckfor 10+ years). Do I have any other option

2. Can employer file GC in EB2 category prior to me joining them ?

[Attorney_11]

Priority dates can be retained even when the employment based immigrant category changes. An employer can initiate a green card process prior to the beneficiary commencing employment with them. It is advisable to seek the counsel of a qualified immigration attorney.

[chikkubhai]

Same here, I have my 140 approved and want to know how the priority date retention happens when the new employer files labor and 140 within a year or so? i.e., how different is this process when labor/priority date is in mid 2011?

[geethb]

Hi,

When new Employer files 140, you need to mention your previous A-number (from previous 140 filing). Thats it.

Gurus, please correct if i am wrong