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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.

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

It is company sponsored EB3 category.

Have you filed your I-485 application?

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.

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

I appreciate your prompt response and help.

Why having to wait? You can file 140 and 485 concurrently

The i485 depends on i140 being approved and requires more lawyer fees and prep. If you concurrently file and i140 gets denied, the employers have to swallow the cost. By having me pay for premium processing for i140, they minimize their cost without significantly affecting waiting time.

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