Can I transfer my green card queue priority date to a new employer if I switch jobs while on an H-1B visa?

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Chloe Morgan · Accepted Answer

Yes, you can retain your priority date if your new employer files an I-140 petition and the original petition was approved.

Tyler Hughes · Answer

According to USCIS, if you have an approved I-140 petition, you can retain your priority date when filing a new I-140 petition with a new employer.

Sophia Ross · Answer

Yes, you can retain your priority date if your new employer files an I-140 petition and the USCIS approves it.

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