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The “six-month rule” suggests green card holders should stay with their sponsoring employer for about six months to show genuine intent. Learn why this rule matters, when it applies, and how job changes could affect your green card status.
After getting a green card through employment-based immigration, many wonder how long they must stay with their sponsoring employer. While the “six-month rule” suggests staying for at least six months, it isn’t a strict requirement. If you’ve worked for the employer for years on a temporary visa, there’s no obligation to stay longer. Changing jobs after receiving a green card is allowed, especially under AC21 job portability, as long as certain conditions are met.