Retaining Priority Date while outside USA

[jsd123]

I have an approved I-140 in EB3 with priority date of September 2007. I am currently outside of USA working for the same company. I am planning to leave this company to get into a better position at another company and take care of some personal business. If in future I come back to USA and my new employer files for my green card in EB2 category can I capture my previous priority date for the approved 1-140 even though it may have been withdrawn by my current employer ?

[stlouisguy]

You are right, you can retain your PD even your employer withdrwn your 140

[jsd123]

Is there is limit on the time duration between which the new PERM should be filed after the old 1-140 has been withdrawn ?

[stlouisguy]

As long as you have approved 140 copy, you should be good, otherwise its hard

[bubu447]

But I have my share.