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I am one. When you switch jobs on H-1B, your GC application has to be redone from the first step. This is an uncertain process that can get stuck in red tape f

I am one. When you switch jobs on H-1B, your GC application has to be redone from the first step. This is an uncertain process that can get stuck in red tape for indeterminate amounts of time. Your place in line stays intact in many cases though. So, switching jobs is possible, but is no way easy. While you wait decade+ for your GC, you freedoms are severely restricted as an alien.

arjie 10y ago
But once you've got your i140 (which is fairly quick after your PERM application), you're going to hold onto your priority date. You can switch at low cost at that point. I know so many people who've switched jobs like this and retained their place.