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After I get my EAD (based on filing of I-485), am I authorized to have more than one job?

Yes.  A person can have as many jobs as they choose on the EAD. A person could also open a company and work for that company on an EAD. Note, however, that if the adjustment application is based on your working full-time for a particular employer, you need to continue working for that employer on a full-time basis. 

When applying for adjustment of status (I-485), what does it mean if the INS responds to my filing with a "Transfer Notice?"

A "transfer notice" could be issued for a couple of reasons.  It could mean the INS has decided to transfer the case to the local INS office for an interview to be scheduled in the future. Alternatively, it could mean that the INS is transferring your case to another Service Center that they believe has proper jurisdiction over the case based on information included with your filing.

What happens if a person with a green card stays outside of the US for more than 5 years?

While there is no set number of days a green card holder needs to be in the US to be considered to be maintaining permanent residency, being gone from the US for an extended period can cause problems. You might find the article on our web site at http://www.visalaw.com/99oct/20oct99.html helpful.