Is Premium Processing for I-140 Worth It for H-1B Workers in 2025?
Premium processing expedites I-140 decisions with a $2,805 fee, helping H-1B workers extend status near their six-year limit.…
Articles by & updated by Priya Nair
I-140 Approval Checklist: 10 Essential Steps to Take Immediately After Approval
Confirm your I-140 Approval via Form I-797, check the Visa Bulletin monthly for your priority date, and select…
Can I Start a Business with Approved I-140? H-1B Rules Explained
Effective January 17, 2025, new H-1B visa rules allow entrepreneurs to self-sponsor through U.S. startups. Key requirements include…
Next Steps After I-140 Approval When I-485 Is Not Filed Yet
To progress after I-140 approval, file Form I-485 only when your priority date is current and you are…
What Happens If My Employer Withdraws I-140? Key Protection Rules Explained
The 180-day USCIS rule protects foreign workers if employers withdraw an approved I-140 petition. Benefits like H-1B extensions,…
10+ Year Wait for EB-2 India Green Card: Career Planning Guide
EB-2 India applicants face over 12-year waits due to a stuck priority date at January 1, 2013. USCIS…
Can My Spouse Keep Working on H-4 EAD After I Change Jobs?
New rules effective July 22, 2025, allow H-4 EAD holders job mobility and impose longer USCIS processing over…
H-4 EAD Complete Guide: Working with Your Approved I-140 Status
The H-4 EAD program enables spouses of H-1B visa holders with approved I-140 petitions to gain work authorization.…
H-1B 7th Year Extensions: How Approved I-140 Enables Career Continuity
H-1B 7th Year Extensions per AC21 continue unchanged in 2025. Eligible workers with approved or pending immigrant petitions…