Q: Can I sign a temporary contract with a company meanwhile another company (no contract sign) is sponsorin my green card?
Hi,
A future employer is arranging me my green card; they are paying immigration lawyers and all. We already sent all the documents, paid fees, and I will have my biometrics next week. I will sign a contract as soon I have the GC. The process is taking time and in the meanwhile my current employer in USA (different employer) wants me to sign a contract for an extra year working with them (restarting in August). The problem is that my current employer needs me to sign the contract these days. I wonder if I can sign a contract with my current employer (my safety net in case my green card is rejected), and at the same time I can continue with the process for my future and permanent employer. Obviously, as soon as I obtain the green card I´d quit to my temporary job, I haven´t signed any contract with this future employer yet, we are waiting for the green card, but I am also wondering if I am doing all this correctly. Thanks.
A:
Your fact pattern involves an employment/ labor law issue and immigration law issues. I highly recommend that you consult with a labor law attorney to assess your obligations prior to entering into an employment agreement with your current employer. You also should seek guidance from an experienced immigration attorney to provide you with viable options.
Good luck to you.
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