mohanB, sorry to hear that. i do not have any good news. if you have just filed I-140 then you cannot continue unless your present employer is willing to help you. if they are then file for 485 immediately. concurrent filing. there are 2 ways out though: 1. if this filing is done by your own lawyer NOT COMPANY LAWYER. then you might be able to file 485 without raising a flag. 2. if you have filed both 140 and 485 then you will have to first find a JOB in the same state and then ask the new employer to file a intent of sponsorship. LAWYERs will be able to word it right . THIS IS POSSIBLE and HAS BEEN DONE BEFORE. [ i do not know the case when ONLY 140 is filed. ] make sure you go to DECENT LAWYER for this. if you need more information email me. i might have some more info for you. hope this helps.