EB2 priority date and change of citizenship

[zandu]

My employer started my EB2 processing few months ago. And looking at the current scenario, I don't expect to get the GC before 10-12 years.

 

I am considering an immigration to some other country with good living standards and faster immigration process.

 

My question is, if I take up citizenship of another country in next 6-7 years, can I come back to US and reclaim my priority date of 2013?

[geethb]

Nothing is going to change since (if immigration reform does not go through even by that time), your chargeability would still be based on country of birth & not citizenship.

[zandu]

@geethb I understand that chargeability would be based on my country of birth. My concern is if my application would still be valid even after a change in citizenship. I hope that they won't ask me to put a fresh EB2 application.

[geethb]

Hi Zandu,

 

This could be a tricky situation & you would do well to consult an attorney since this is not a regular situation

[pontevecchio]

The application will still be valid. But why would an employer wait for you for all those years. He will look for others to work for him.