[sadlion]

Hi Peter, I completed my OPT and just received an H1b. I have applied for the i-140(premium processing). I am from an undersubscribed country and all my priority dates are current. I'm thinking about changing my employer and wanted to know the optimum time in the process I should do that while minimally affecting my GC process.

Thanks

[proberts]

Was this a self-sponsored I-140 petition or company-sponsored?

[sadlion]

It is company sponsored EB3 category.

[proberts]

Have you filed your I-485 application?

[sadlion]

No, my company's lawyer advised for premium processing the I-140 first and then filing the I-485 depending on that outcome. Thank you for doing this again.

[proberts]

Then you should wait until the I-140 has been approved and the I-485 has been pending 6 months before leaving.

[sadlion]

I appreciate your prompt response and help.