BoundByLight Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 Hello all, I am in a tricky situation. I am a H1B visa holder. My 6th year is over in September 2015. I am eligible for EB2 as I have over 9 years of experience and a BSc. It was determined that the prevailing wage is above my current salary. My employer is unwilling to pay the prevailing wage at the time I become a lawful resident and so has opted for EB3 classification. I don't have faith that I will be employed for the next 3 years at this company. I was also informed by the lawyer that she almost didn't receive approval to proceed with EB3. I foresee layoffs ahead. I have the I140 receipt but no I140 approval. I485 has not been filed as the priority date for EB3 is not current. 1) What will happen if I restart the green card process with a new employer given that I have less than 1 year remaining on my H1B? 2) How much time would I have to spend outside the country assuming I started an EB2 process today? Ultimately, like many of you I do not want to leave the US. I have a life here with the most wonderful girlfriend in the world and I want to continue living here. Thanks, Link to comment
BoundByLight Posted October 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 I just realized I have a Priority Date of Jan 22nd 2014. I guess the i140 receipt is the same as the approval. Link to comment
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