Guestbook Entry for Nizam A, United States
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Nizam A
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United States
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IL
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Registered Nurse
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I am a Registered Nurse. My employer filled an I-140 in January 2010 for me which was approved. My priority date is now current. Right now, I had to get a new employer because my former employer has decided not to continue the sponsorship because of economic issues. What are the steps my new employer has to go through to sponsor me for the green card.
1. Get an H-1 transfer.
Options if employment-based I-485 is denied?
Question details
1. My I-485 was filed in August 2022. Priority Date: 2014. Lost a job. H-1B withdrawn and offer is canceled. Current H-1B remaining till January 2023. If I-485 is denied do I have to leave the country? Can I work for the remaining 5 months?
2. After retrogression, can I transfer H-1B?
FAQ Transcript
1. You can finish your H-1B term.
2. I don't see why not.
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