working with OPT
Submitted Nov. 2004
H-1 Approved Jan, 2005
I-140 REF June. 2005
Back to US with AP July. 2005
REF submitted Sept.2, 2005
H-1 Transfering approved Oct.1
Change job Oct.1 2005
I-140 Approved Oct.8 2005
Cancer research
5 Journal papers (four first authors)
2 Patients pending
10+ Conference Pub
1 No funded federal grant (excellent rating, close to be funded)
5 reviewed papers
10K+ permanent job position (not employer sponsed)
There are two conclusions from my case"
1. Return US with AP, you can still renew or transfering your H-1B visa.
2. Before NIW I-140 approve, you can change your job.
I have seen many peoples are too conservative and are afraid of using AP and change job before the approval of I-140. I have tested both. Be brave, do not let GC defer your career or seeing your mom.