AOS: Can I quit my job?

[pbchai 0]

Hi all,

My husband is a US Citizen and we just filed my I-485 two weeks ago, along with an application for an EAD and Advanced Parole document. The I-130 is already approved. I am currently on a H1-B visa. My questions are:

1. While I am waiting for my green card, can I switch employers? I expect I will receive my EAD in the next 2-3 months. Is it ok for me to change my job once I get my EAD?

2. Now that my status is I-485 pending (AOS), can I leave my job i.e. let go of my H1-B status? This would mean that I would be in AOS status - is that legal? Are their any risks involved?

Thanks for all your help!

[Fight for Love 98]

i will probably wait for the approval before doing any changes. goodluck!!!

[Hypnos 6,578]

1) Once you have your EAD (which will be in the C-9 category) you will be able to switch employers at will.

2) Yes, but there are advantages to retaining your H-1B status, namely you can leave the US without needing to apply for Advance Parole and be re-admitted on your H-1B, even while your AoS is pending.

Something to consider before you decide to burn the H-1B bridge.

[Penguin_ie 5,997]

*** Moving from AOS from Family Visa to AOS from Work Visa forum ****

[newacct 688]

1) Once you have your EAD (which will be in the C-9 category) you will be able to switch employers at will.

2) Yes, but there are advantages to retaining your H-1B status, namely you can leave the US without needing to apply for Advance Parole and be re-admitted on your H-1B, even while your AoS is pending.

Something to consider before you decide to burn the H-1B bridge.

But the EAD and AP are likely to come together, so by the time he can use EAD, he will also have AP and can leave the US.