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⏳ EB-3 Skilled Worker Employer Abandonment - Philippines/International RN PD Current 2+ months
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⏳ **Case Status: Pending**
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An RN sponsored for EB-3 has had their priority date become current for 2 months, but the employer is stalling on filing the I-485, citing inability to contact lawyers. The worker suspects deliberate delay tactics affecting multiple sponsored employees.
After approximately 2.7 years of waiting for the EB-3 priority date to become current, the sponsoring employer has failed to initiate the I-485 filing process despite the date being current for over 2 months. The employer claims to be attempting to contact immigration attorneys but has provided no concrete updates. Multiple workers at the same organization are experiencing identical delays, raising concerns about intentional stalling. The worker is now seeking guidance on available options.
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This pattern — employer inaction after priority date becomes current — is a known risk in employer-sponsored EB-3 cases, particularly in healthcare staffing. Once the priority date is current, the employer is obligated to file the I-485 in good faith if the labor condition and I-140 remain valid. Workers in this situation should: (1) request written confirmation of the employer's intent to file from HR or legal, (2) consult an independent immigration attorney to understand portability rights under AC21 (180-day rule), and (3) document all communications. If the I-140 has been approved for 180+ days, job portability to a same-or-similar occupation may be an option even if the employer withdraws sponsorship. Multiple workers affected simultaneously may indicate a systemic policy change by the employer.