H1B to L2 Conversion queries

[joshuaraj]

Hi,

I am currently on H1B and working, I want to move to L2(EAD) and start working with a new employer. I would like to know -

 

1. Since I cant work on L2, when should I leave the job? Once the petition is filed or after the approval?

2. In case if the L2 COS is rejected, will my existing H1B get impacted?

3. My current employer has filed I-140 petition and it is under processing. At this stage, if I change the employer what happens to my I-140? Can the approved PERM and pending I-140 be ported, once I start with a new employer? If yes, what documents are required to be obtained from the present employer?

4. Should I apply for I 539 and I765 at the same time or after L2 approval? Which is better?

5. If applied simultaneously, How long does it take from Change of status to EAD approval - The time when I will be unable to work and how to minimize that?

6. How long will it take for to obtain EAD?

7. Is there any chances/reasons EAD could not be obtained?

 

Appreciate your responses.

 

Thanks!!

[jairichi]

1. You can choose.

2. No.

3. Only PD can be ported. New employer has to start from sctrach.

4. You can apply together.

5. 3 to 4 months.

6. 3 months.

7. Not from what you have mentioned.