Impact of Layoffs and Employment Gaps on H-1B and Green Card Eligibility
H-1B visa holders with approved I-140s have 60 days after job loss to find a new job or…
Articles by & updated by Priya Nair
How AC21 Portability Works When Changing Jobs After Filing I-485
Applicants with I-485 pending 180+ days and approved I-140 can use the AC21 rule to change jobs in…
How H-4 EAD Benefits Dependents After Primary Applicant’s I-140 Approval
H-4 spouses with approved I-140 can apply for EAD to work legally in the U.S. Early renewals benefit…
Can I Take a Work Break Over 60 Days While Waiting for My Priority Date?
H-1B visa holders must maintain employment or valid status while waiting for their green card priority date. A…
How Does an Approved I-140 Affect Employer Changes and Priority Date Retention?
Applicants with approved I-140 and I-485 pending over 180 days can change to similar jobs without losing green…
Can You Switch from H-1B to Another Status While Waiting for Priority Date?
Switching from H-1B to another nonimmigrant visa is possible but requires filing before H-1B expiration, maintaining status, and…
What Happens to Prior I-140 Approvals When Changing Employers?
Keeping your I-140 approval and priority date after changing jobs requires 180 days post-approval or I-485 pending, job…
Can I Leave US with Approved I-140 and Return on H-1B Status?
Approved I-140 petition holders with non-current priority dates can safely travel outside and return to the U.S. maintaining…
Employment and Visa Obligations After I-140 Approval with Uncurrent Priority Date
Maintain valid visa status and employment with your sponsoring employer after I-140 approval if your priority date is…