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Everything you wanted to know about AC21 portability

AC21 portability is the ability of individuals to change employers under certain circumstances while they are in the process of adjusting status (I-485) to obtain a green card in the United States. This is an attempt to create a comprehensive guide to navigate the tricky issues related to employment changes under the AC21 laws and a place to ask questions, share views, opinions on this and related topics.

Questions on your mind?

FAQ's like ones below and many others!!

- What criteria does the USCIS use to define same or similar jobs?
- What is an SOC code? What was the SOC code on my application?
- If I lose my job before the 180-day period. Can I still use portability?
- Where can I read all USCIS Memo's governing AC21 Portability?
- What are these acronyms - RFE, MTR, NOID?
- My new job has a different title, but the same basic duties as the job described in the labor certification. Will that work?
- My existing employer intends to withdraw the I-140 If I change my job, how will this affect my green card application?
And many other questions........

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Forum	Topic	Replies	Views	Last Post
Adjustment of Status	Wait times for I485 after your PD is current	1	207	bava2000	2010/7/30 7:52
AC21 Portability	I140 approved >180 days, I485 filed, can I start new business with EAD?	2	470	john32	2010/6/28 11:31
AC21 Portability	10th year on H1B, I140 Approved, I485 NOT FILED, Would like to change my employer (Transfer H1B)	1	395	administrator	2010/5/28 10:21
AC21 Portability	i140 revoked by uscis, due to closing of previous employer	8	1030	myindia	2010/5/13 8:01
AC21 Portability	AC21 - Notice of Intent to Deny	1	677	administrator	2010/4/26 18:41
AC21 Portability	Whether I-140 approval notice required for AC21 filing?	1	525	administrator	2010/3/30 16:45
Adjustment of Status	New USCIS I-485 inventory data (March 8th 2010)	0	428	administrator	2010/3/24 11:58
AC21 Portability	Is it required to file a AC21 letter?	3	2367	hydra	2010/3/17 23:59
AC21 Portability	H1 transfer and AC21 questions	7	2118	administrator	2010/2/1 17:20
AC21 Portability	Did USCIS Immediately Deny Your AOS Application following Change of Employment?	2	822	johnnyw	2010/1/24 22:58
Layoffs and Related	First time travel on AP after layoff	1	520	administrator	2009/11/2 11:41
AC21 Portability	AC21 job change with location change	1	857	administrator	2009/11/2 11:38
Layoffs and Related	Lost H1B, Work on I-140 and others	1	486	administrator	2009/11/2 11:37
H1-B	Qeustions about starting new business	1	521	administrator	2009/10/5 19:38
AC21 Portability	AC21 filing	1	1377	administrator	2009/9/29 15:47
AC21 Portability	Time Limit/ Job term under Ac21 portability	1	988	administrator	2009/9/18 14:18
AC21 Portability	H1 Ext Denied, I-485 Pending 180 days+ and i-140 approved	1	870	administrator	2009/9/14 13:50
AC21 Portability	AC21 and Promotions	4	1593	administrator	2009/8/12 9:59
AC21 Portability	AC21 - location, pay and other issues	3	1626	administrator	2009/8/8 12:11
AC21 Portability	Podcast on Portability - both H1B & AC21	2	825	administrator	2009/8/8 12:04

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This is a website for informational purposes only, the laws and regulations in this area are often changing. Do not rely on any information here as legal advise. Do not rely on this website or forums for definitive answers please use a competent immigration lawyer to handle any specific issues.

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