Changing Job in EAD

[sovon]

Hi All,

I have gone through the forum and gathered some information. Here is my situation and I wanted to confirm my understanding as well.

 

I have a EB2 EAD since the last 3 years. I want to change my job now. 

 

I understand that these are the things that I should be doing:

1. Match that the job description for the new job is not too different from what I used for GC filing

2. I need to inform USCIS of my job change using AC21. 

 

Is there anything else that I need to do? Any thing that I should watch out for?

 

Regards,

Sovon.

[pontevecchio]

1. Yes. Different is subject to interpretation. A good Lawyer can change interpretations.

2. You do not. Two schools of thought. Always get your OWN Lawyer to guide you.

[ashuneel]

1. yes. not too diferent in duties and pay.

2. some people choose to inform but it is not required.  AC21 is not a form you can fill out. changing job itself means that you are utilizing the provisions of AC21.

 Most likely you will be asked to submit new EVL at he time of I-485 approval.

[sovon]

thanks, very helpful... Any land mines to look out for?

 

Also if you have come across any good lawyer, then recommend them to me.

[ashuneel]

thanks, very helpful... Any land mines to look out for?

 

Also if you have come across any good lawyer, then recommend them to me.

Try calling the firm of say Murthy or one of your choice.

[sovon]

Thanks.. One more question. I spoke to a lawyer and he advised that I maintain both H1 status along with EAD. How necessary is that?

[ashuneel]

It is good idea to have H1 status as EAD is only a benefit and not legal status. If I -485 is denied you will be able to use H-1B to work/travel. Otherwise you will be out of status.