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Hi Peter, Thanks for your AMA. I work for one of the big tech and I am a European citizen. We just sent my I-485 forms to USCIS(I-140 approved in pp). Accordin

Hi Peter, Thanks for your AMA. I work for one of the big tech and I am a European citizen. We just sent my I-485 forms to USCIS(I-140 approved in pp). According to USCIS, it will take anywhere from 13 to 16 months to get it approved. Per portability rules, I understand that I can switch companies to a similar job after 6 months of I485 pending. However, I have a desire to start my own business, what are my options? Would it be best to stay put until I485 is done?

proberts 5y ago
It's possible to "port" your green card application to your own company - we've been involved in this many times - but USCIS scrutinizes these portability requests closely to make sure that the business is real and that there's real and sufficient work being done.
- toblerone123 5y ago
  Thank you! I will be working with an immigration attorney when I decide to take the leap then!