Strengthen Your EB-1A Profile While Waiting for Your Green Card
Use waiting time to strengthen an EB-1A petition: map achievements to USCIS criteria, improve publications and visibility, secure…
Articles by & updated by Jim Grey
Recapturing Time Outside the U.S.: Extending H-1B Beyond Six Years
Workers can extend H-1B beyond six years by recapturing days spent abroad and by using AC21: one‑year extensions…
H-1B 7th Year Extension: How an Approved I-140 Saves Your Career
H-1B holders facing six-year limits can rely on AC21: one-year extensions if PERM/I-140 pending ≥365 days, and three-year…
What to Include in Immigration Employment Reference Letters
Employment reference letters translate job history into verifiable evidence for immigration. Use official letterhead, include dates, duties, achievements,…
I-140 Approved but I-485 Filing Blocked: Your Options
I-140 approval doesn’t automatically let you file I-485; you must wait for your priority date to be current…
Germany Blue Card for IT Pros: Fast Track to EU Residency
The Germany EU Blue Card enables IT professionals to work and settle in Germany, accepting degree-holders or experienced…
H-1B Extensions Before Max-Out: I-140 Timing and Options
To avoid H-1B max-out problems, begin PERM early (ideally year four), aim to file at least 365 days…
H-4 EAD Remains Valid Through H-1B Employer Changes: Key Rules
A change of employer by the H-1B spouse does not automatically cancel an H-4 EAD; the EAD’s validity…
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…