I am currently working for Hooli and I am awaiting AOS (with an approved I-140), but want to start my own startup. Is it really safe for me if my AOS is still pending for 180 days? How hard is it to show a startup CEO job (with potentially 0 salary) is similar to a Software Engineer job with a few hundred $ks?
Should I wait to get my actual green card and then quit?
As a general rule, it's not hard but the rub is what you note: the new position needs to be in the same or similar occupation as the previous position and although porting to your own company or self-employment is allowed, you must be prepared to show evidence of your ongoing active present and future work - such as contracts/revenues - with your new venture.
I am currently working for Hooli and I am awaiting AOS (with an approved I-140), but want to start my own startup. Is it really safe for me if my AOS is still pending for 180 days? How hard is it to show a startup CEO job (with potentially 0 salary) is similar to a Software Engineer job with a few hundred $ks?
Should I wait to get my actual green card and then quit?