How Priority Date Recapture Works When Changing Employers or Categories
Workers with approved I-140 petitions can retain their priority dates when changing jobs or categories by filing new…
Articles by & updated by Priya Nair
Can Foreign Nationals Hold Multiple Jobs with a Pakistan Work Permit?
Foreign nationals need employer sponsorship and proper documents to obtain Pakistani work permits. The permit restricts employment to…
Navigating TN Visa Grace Period and Travel After Job Loss
If you lose your job on a TN visa, a new 60-day grace period lets you find work,…
Does Remote Work from Another City Require an LCA Amendment?
H-1B visa holders working remotely must adhere to strict MSA-based rules. Employers must file LCA amendments and amended…
Understanding Priority Dates and Visa Bulletin for EB-3 Applicants
EB-3 visas require employer sponsorship, PERM certification, and meeting job qualifications. The Priority Date and Visa Bulletin control…
Trump Administration Proposes Tougher US Citizenship Test Standards
Starting August 2025, the US will enforce a stricter citizenship test and prioritize H-1B visa applicants offering higher…
Rules and Risks for H-1B Holders Taking Breaks or Quitting Jobs
Maintaining H-1B status requires active sponsorship. Following job loss, a 60-day grace period allows transfer petitions. Unauthorized leaves…
Does Each New Employer Need a PERM and I-140 When Switching Jobs During Green Card Wait?
Changing jobs during green card processing may require new PERM and I-140 unless portability applies after 180 days…
Steps and Timelines to Start PERM Labor Certification with a New Employer
PERM certification requires a prevailing wage determination (5 months), recruitment (30–180 days), and a lengthy PERM application process…