Can I change company during green card process?
Simply put, YES, you can change your employment while waiting for final approval of your Green Card application if your I-485 application has been pending for 180 days or more.
When to leave an employer with a green card?
As long as you clearly intended to work for the employer that sponsored your green card process, there is no hard-and-fast time period during which you need to stay with that employer. Nonetheless, a relatively early departure, such as a few days or weeks after receiving the green card, could raise questions as to your intent at the time of filing.
What to do if your green card application is pending?
If you already submitted a Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, and your case is pending with USCIS, go to our While Your Green Card Application Is Pending with USCIS page for more information on checking your case status, updating your address, and making appointments with USCIS.
How to get an employer to sponsor you for a green card?
Some employers may have an immigration lawyer on staff to make the process easier. Some employers might start the process of sponsoring you for a Green Card immediately at the time that you are hired, while others may expect you to spend some time with the company on a work visa first. Talk to your employer about your eligibility.
Can a green card holder move to another job?
While there is no minimum duration that the individual must remain in that position, moving to a different employer shortly after the green card issuance could lead to future immigration problems related to the individual’s intent. For most EB green card categories, the filing is based on an offer of employment for a future, permanent position.
As long as you clearly intended to work for the employer that sponsored your green card process, there is no hard-and-fast time period during which you need to stay with that employer. Nonetheless, a relatively early departure, such as a few days or weeks after receiving the green card, could raise questions as to your intent at the time of filing.
How to find an employer for a green card?
Green Card Sponsors Database – List of employers who have sponsored employment based Green Card in the past. PERM Sponsors Database or Labor Certification Sponsors Database Enter the criteria below to search green card sponsor employers.
Some employers may have an immigration lawyer on staff to make the process easier. Some employers might start the process of sponsoring you for a Green Card immediately at the time that you are hired, while others may expect you to spend some time with the company on a work visa first. Talk to your employer about your eligibility.
How to get a green card after a company merger?
If you have more questions related to a green card after the merger, it’s advised to contact one of our PERM immigration lawyers for more information.