Definition
AC21 Porting
Changing employers while an I-485 is pending without losing the underlying I-140.
Under INA §204(j), an EB-2 or EB-3 applicant whose I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days may change employers if the new job is "same or similar" to the one in the original I-140. Porting preserves the priority date and the approved I-140.
See also
More immigration terms
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Adjustment of Status
Applying for a green card from inside the United States without leaving the country.
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Administrative Appeals Office
The USCIS office that hears appeals of certain USCIS decisions.
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Administrative Processing
Additional review of a visa application by the State Department after the interview.
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Advance Parole
Permission to leave and reenter the U.S. while your I-485 is pending.
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Affidavit of Support
Legally enforceable promise by a sponsor to financially support an intending immigrant.
Not legal advice. Definitions are provided for educational use. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration attorney.