Hi Peter, thanks for doing this regularly. Really appreciate since this topic/situation changes more frequently now a days.
Sorry for using anonymous account. I am working for a client for past 5 years on a EVC (employer-vendor-client) model. I've been employed by same employer/agency since 2008 (h1b) and they filed my GC with priority date of April 2011. Since I'm Indian born, I've given up hopes on getting a Green card in my lifetime but I still wouldn't want to loose my position in the queue.
Question: Would you recommend going full-time with the client (as they have shown lot of interest in converting me)? If I join full time with client, transfer h1b, can they take over my green card as well? will I loose my position in the queue?
You won't lose your priority date (place in line) if you change employers but the new employer would need to start the green card process from scratch. You might want to explore the EB1A category because even though the standard is high, it's sometimes within reach.
Sorry for using anonymous account. I am working for a client for past 5 years on a EVC (employer-vendor-client) model. I've been employed by same employer/agency since 2008 (h1b) and they filed my GC with priority date of April 2011. Since I'm Indian born, I've given up hopes on getting a Green card in my lifetime but I still wouldn't want to loose my position in the queue.
Question: Would you recommend going full-time with the client (as they have shown lot of interest in converting me)? If I join full time with client, transfer h1b, can they take over my green card as well? will I loose my position in the queue?