USCIS allows employment-based green card applicants to change employers without jeopardizing their pending applications through a process known as Portability. This option is available for those with EB-2 or EB-3 green card applications that have been pending for more than 180 days.
Key Details:
- Portability applies once the I-485 adjustment of status petition has been pending for over 180 days.
- Applicants must file for an Employment Authorization Document (Form I-765) to ensure work authorization.
- The new employer must submit Form I-485J to confirm the job change is to a same or similar position.
- Applicants can also pursue self-employment options under the portability rules.
This process provides flexibility for immigrants facing difficult work situations, allowing them to explore new opportunities without losing their immigration status. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.
Source: John Q. Khosravi