Contemplating a move to Canada and getting PR/citizenship there. Have my I-140 #perm done for the US and in the last stage for GC behind a ginormous waiting list. Can i switch companies post my Canada move and what happens to my GC application then? Anyone run into a similar situation?
Also, for all these questions, I am a strong advocate of doing your research and then pay a lawyer for confirmation. When making life changing decisions, paying $100 to be sure is really worth it
Yup I plan to reach out to a lawyer too :)
I-140 is compamy specific. Switching means you would have to restart the whole process Not sure about your date, I imagine the count resets as well
Date stays with you after 180 days or so.
So much confusion on this thread. It's simple: if you have an approved i140 petetion with an employer and stay with them for over 180 days after approval, you're set. Go to Canada or Mars, doesn't matter. You'll maintain the priority date. When in the future your PD becomes current, you'll have to find an employer who'll start the process from scratch but still use the same PD you have. PS: Mars reference coz if you're Indian, it's more probable you end up in Mars in your lifetime than get a GC.
I think the PD is retained even if you have been with the company for less than 6 months after approval. 180 days is just a safety net as company can revoke it in the 180 days timeframe
Yes. If the company doesn't revoke it (ex. Microsoft, Google) you're safe any time
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I think your perm just continues on the background. You'll have to find a company that will finish the process in the US before you get your green card though
Are you sure about this? Also should it be the same employer with whom he has approved i140?
I think it can be any employer, but if a new employer, they need to restart the I 140 process