Sb23 b
Sep 6, 2022
Job change after green card
does anyone here know about changing jobs after receiving the green card? a lot of people are saying to stay with the employer for at least 180 days post green card approval, but there are no such conditions attached to the green card by USCIS. and if they are worried about fraudulence, then why can’t we just show our tax documents, pay stubs, offer letter, etc?
I thought the goal was to have same rights as citizens besides voting and travel restrictions. so this doesn’t add up. someone please enlighten me. Thanks!
EB3-1
Professional (bachelor's degree)
Total Days: 659 days
Case
2020-11-02
2022-08-23
I-765
472 Days
I-131
253 Days
I-140
308 Days
I-485
442 Days
Texas Service Center: I-765, I-131, I-140, I-485
Timeline Map
2020-01-01
I-485
I-140
D-306
Priority Date
2020-11-02
I-765
Submission to USCIS
2021-04-20
I-765
D+169
Biometrics, i.e. fingerprint and photo
2021-04-22
I-485
D+171
Biometrics, i.e. fingerprint and photo
2021-06-07
I-131
I-485
I-140
D+217
Submission to USCIS
2022-02-15
I-131
D+470
Decision (Approval or Denial)
2022-02-17
I-765
D+472
Decision (Approval or Denial)
2022-04-11
I-140
D+525
Decision (Approval or Denial)
2022-08-23
I-485
D+659
Decision (Approval or Denial)
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James kSep 6, 2022
Nope, your good to go!! Congrats!
kartik SSep 6, 2022
As I understand it, it is 180 days after applying for I-485, not 180 days after approval. You should be fine to change jobs
A GSep 6, 2022
the risk is when u apply for citizenship, they might consider this as fraud if you leave immediately if there wasn't a good reason, other then that nothing is stopping you
Sb23 bSep 6, 2022
@A G isn’t leaving higher pay a good enough reason? and how would it be fraud if I have tax documents and pay stubs to back up the fact that I had a bonafide job offer?
A GSep 6, 2022
I'm just telling you want I know, just a regular joe :) if you have a concern I would have a quick consultation with a lawyer
raj manjuOct 27, 2022
even H1b transfer is future employment, can join the new employers or work for one month and leave, how 180 days after gc is considered to be safe to leave ? in gc uscis doesn't require to file the petition, not sure from where this 6 months wait time is coming
