Q: In 7th yr of H1B + I-140 approved 6+ months and joining a new job but have few questions-
1- My H1B transfer can be approved for 3 years now with new company so do within 3 years with new company I should have new I-140 approved?
2- With new company if I did not get I-140 approved within first term ( 3 years) do I have to leave the country?
Thank you in advance.
A: If your priority date is not current, you can continue to renew your H-1B based on the I-140 approved from Company #1. However, Company #2 will have to do a new PERM application and I-140 for you to be apply to qualify for a green card assuming that you do not have an I-485 pending.
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