Essential Documents to Prove I-140 Benefits When Transferring Employers
To transfer an employment‑based green card case smoothly, supply the new employer readable copies of your approved I-140/I-797,…
Articles by & updated by Priya Nair
Can You Change Jobs After I-140? AC21 Portability Explained
Under AC21, you can generally change employers without losing green card priority if your I-140 is approved or…
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…
Compelling Circumstances EAD: Lifeline for H-1B Workers with I-140
Eligible H-1B professionals with an approved I-140 can seek a discretionary one-year EAD by filing Form I-765 and…
Priority Date Retention When Changing Employers: Preserve EB Timeline
Workers with an approved I-140 in EB‑1, EB‑2, or EB‑3 can often retain their original priority date when…
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…
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…