with AC21 Can I change Job from Programmer to Project Manager?

[durgakprasad]

Hi,

Can someone please clarify with AC21 can I take up a job Position as "IT PROJECT MANAGER 11-3021.00" whereas my EB3 Labor is filed as "Computer Programmers - 15-1021.00" ?

My I-485 is still pending past 180 days and I-140 is approved.

Thanks so much in advance for replying.

[eb3retro]

Originally Posted by durgakprasad

Hi,

Can someone please clarify with AC21 can I take up a job Position as "IT PROJECT MANAGER 11-3021.00" whereas my EB3 Labor is filed as "Computer Programmers - 15-1021.00" ?

My I-485 is still pending past 180 days and I-140 is approved.

Thanks so much in advance for replying.

could you please update your profile? thanks.

[krishna_brc]

Originally Posted by durgakprasad

Hi,

Can someone please clarify with AC21 can I take up a job Position as "IT PROJECT MANAGER 11-3021.00" whereas my EB3 Labor is filed as "Computer Programmers - 15-1021.00" ?

My I-485 is still pending past 180 days and I-140 is approved.

Thanks so much in advance for replying.

You can take any job as long as the duties of the new job falls under the
Job Code 15-1021.00. which is your original approved labor job code.

Any thing other than that is a straight NO.

ALSO PLEASE UPDATE YOUR PROFILE

[kc_p21]

As long as your job is in similar field, you are ok.

Originally Posted by krishna_brc

You can take any job as long as the duties of the new job falls under the
Job Code 15-1021.00. which is your original approved labor job code.

Any thing other than that is a straight NO.

ALSO PLEASE UPDATE YOUR PROFILE

[gcdreamer05]

hi there is a clause "same or similar field", so as per shiela murthy, ron gotcher and prashanthi reddy, as long as you are in a IT related job its ok, you cannot go from IT to healthcare or cross fields.

so you are safe.

But find out from your attorney if it is mandatory to file Ac21, because as long as i know, some attorneys say not to file it, as it just causes more confusions. But find out if it is legal not to file Ac21.

[texcan]

Originally Posted by gcdreamer05

hi there is a clause "same or similar field", so as per shiela murthy, ron gotcher and prashanthi reddy, as long as you are in a IT related job its ok, you cannot go from IT to healthcare or cross fields.

so you are safe.

But find out from your attorney if it is mandatory to file Ac21, because as long as i know, some attorneys say not to file it, as it just causes more confusions. But find out if it is legal not to file Ac21.

AC21 by law is not mandatory to file, does not matter what any attorney says. Some attorneys might want to make some money off of you and create a scare.

My attorney did mention that i should be in similiar field ( exactly as gcdreamer has mentioned here) that one should not more from IT to selling burgers or being a realtor as their primary jobs.
After 8 years is this h1 circus....i have moved on to get some certifications, experience in industry. how in the world can i stick to the same job on this GC was filed...

Imaging this, you play by rules and GC takes lets say.....20 years...will you be stuck at same job..no. on top of this what if at time of GC adjucation, you might get hit by some....obscure rule created by Grassley like folks....sitting on a tractor in IDAHO and planning for IT industry in San Francisco..he for sure would like you to stick to same field....same employer/farmer...as was in old days of slavery....

I say go for the advancement in career, you are not doing anything wrong.
My 2 cents.

[shana04]

Originally Posted by durgakprasad

Hi,

Can someone please clarify with AC21 can I take up a job Position as "IT PROJECT MANAGER 11-3021.00" whereas my EB3 Labor is filed as "Computer Programmers - 15-1021.00" ?

My I-485 is still pending past 180 days and I-140 is approved.

Thanks so much in advance for replying.

I would advice you to consult your attorney before you make this decision. Good luck

[jsb]

Originally Posted by durgakprasad

Hi,

Can someone please clarify with AC21 can I take up a job Position as "IT PROJECT MANAGER 11-3021.00" whereas my EB3 Labor is filed as "Computer Programmers - 15-1021.00" ?

My I-485 is still pending past 180 days and I-140 is approved.

Thanks so much in advance for replying.

As many have said, no need to send anything to USCIS, unless asked for. If needed, get a job description (without your specific title), which has more words as in your original LC. Describe computer programming related activities, which may include managing computer applications, design computer systems, analyse computer design models, etc. etc.

As some said, as long as you are in the same field, you are ok. Even if you are called a manager, your job requires knowledge of computer system designs, programming, etc. USCIS is lenient in this regard.

[bestofall]

Originally Posted by durgakprasad

Hi,

Can someone please clarify with AC21 can I take up a job Position as "IT PROJECT MANAGER 11-3021.00" whereas my EB3 Labor is filed as "Computer Programmers - 15-1021.00" ?

My I-485 is still pending past 180 days and I-140 is approved.

Thanks so much in advance for replying.

please Update your profile ! It will help us to Track