I filed my I485 in Nov 2025 and got approved March 2026.
If I want to play it safe for citizenship can I leave my current job 6 months from filing I485, or does it need to be 6 months from getting approved?

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If you have your GC YOU can leave the next day there is no limit but if you got only the i485 and EAD you will have to wait for 6 months before changing and then you can file a supplement J

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This is absolute bs...again their is no such requirement or has any negative impact on your immigration record.
You can get a GC even on an offer even with out joining or working for a single day for an employer.
Also, best confirm with an immigration attorney their might nuance to your case which you can discuss.
But I can certainly say you can even work at MCD once you get your GC, I have confirmed this with my attorney my companies attorney as well.

That’s quick. Did you file yourself or your employer did? Also is there a rule that says you must stay at your employer for 6 months after citizenship?

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most advise 6 months after you get your green card, assuming you filed an employment based I485. What EB category did you file for?

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Was EB2

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