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    Default H-1b Transfer with Greencard Sponsorship on Eb-2 Visa

    Hi,
    I am currently on the 5th year of my H-1B left with only 1.5 years of my total 6 years of H-1B visa status. My current employer has given me time only till April 30,2014 to give them a firm answer whether I would like to get my EB-2 based Greencard sponsorship done from them or not but am looking for jobs and I am positive about getting hired from Company B which I recently appeared for interview. In case Company B takes the decision of not hiring me, I would still like to actively search for new jobs.Let say I go ahead with my current employer for my GC sponsorship considering the short time and continue my job search in parallel then:

    1) At what stage of my EB-2 GC can I change employers?
    2) Is the process of changing Employers while Greencard is in progress same like H-1B transfer or much complicated than that?
    3) How much time does USCIS normally take for EB-2 GC LCA and I-140 approval ?
    4) My current employer might not be willing to port my I-140 in case I get a job after my I-140 is approved. In that case do I have to restart my EB-2 GC application with my new employer from scratch? What happens to my priority date in that case?

    I understand I have multiple questions above but I will HIGHLY appreciate everyone who provide their answers and be very greateful to you, many thanks ahead of time!

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    Default Re: H-1b Transfer with Greencard Sponsorship on Eb-2 Visa

    Being sponsored does not mean you can't change employers, but if you do your present employer may decide to withdraw its petition.

    The process can easily take nine months or longer. Individual experiences will vary.

    If you receive a PERM labor certification in association with your present employer's petition, you can maintain that priority date even if a new, separate labor certification is filed by your new employer.

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