Maintaining Status During H-1B to H-4 Transitions and Back
Moving from H-1B to H-4 preserves legal status during employment gaps. File Form I-539 with supporting documents and…
Articles by Jim Grey
Standalone H-4 EAD Renewal Without H-1B Extension: Key Tips
As of October 30, 2025 DHS removed the 540‑day automatic EAD extension for H‑4 renewals. Work authorization ends…
H-4 to H-1B Change of Status: Process, Lottery, and Timing Insights
Transitioning from H‑4 to H‑1B requires a sponsoring employer, an approved LCA, and usually lottery selection. File Form…
Prevailing Wage for H-1B Workers: How DOL Sets Levels
DOL sets H‑1B prevailing wages by job classification, geographic location, and wage level. Market conditions or employee agreement…
H-1B Cap-Exempt Status: Who Qualifies and What It Means for Change
Cap-exempt H-1B status benefits employees of universities and qualifying nonprofits by removing the lottery and enabling year-round filings.…
H-1B Salaries in Downturns: Legal Limits You Must Know
H‑1B wages are legally fixed as the higher of the prevailing or employer’s actual wage. Employers cannot lawfully…
The 240-Day Rule: How to Work While Your H-1B Extension Is Pending
When an employer timely files an H-1B extension before the I-94 expires, the worker may keep working for…
Trump Proposes Major US Student Visa Reforms for F-1, J-1, M-1
A DHS draft would end Duration of Status for F-1, J-1, and M-1 students, impose fixed admissions (up…
DHS Recommends Adding At Least 10 More Countries to Travel Ban
DHS recommended adding at least 10 mostly sub‑Saharan African countries to the June 2025 travel ban, citing weak…