What Changes After I-140 Approval? 7 Key H-1B Benefits
I-140 approval secures your priority date, enables three-year H-1B extensions under AC21, and allows spouses to pursue H-4…
Articles by & updated by Priya Nair
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…
Negotiating Salary When Prevailing Wage Sets Your Floor: Strategies
On government-funded projects, prevailing wages set a legally required minimum for specific jobs. Covered workers may request higher…
AC21 H-1B Extensions: How PERM Delays Over One Year affect status
AC21 permits one-year H-1B extensions when PERM or I-140 was filed 365 days before the six-year limit, and…
Tech Layoffs in 2025 Reshape H-1B Sponsorship and Talent Strategy
2025 tech layoffs have depressed H-1B demand, lowering registrations by 38% to 470,000. A $100,000 filing fee and…
How to Read Your LCA and Find the Correct Wage Level
Obtain the certified LCA to confirm the employer pays at least the higher of prevailing or actual wage.…
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…
PERM Analyst Review: What It Means and Typical Timeframes
The DOL now lists PERM Analyst Review at a 472-day average (15 months, 17 days), processing June 2024…
Can You Switch Visas and Still Apply for a Green Card?
You can pursue a Green Card on H-1B and continue after switching visas by maintaining lawful status, securing…