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…
Articles by & updated by Priya Nair
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…
Implications of the 180-Day Rule on I-140 Withdrawal and Priority Date Retention
The 180-day rule safeguards immigrant workers' approved I-140 petitions or pending I-485 applications from employer withdrawal. Beneficiaries keep…
Advantages of Both Spouses Filing Independent I-140 Petitions
Dual I-140 filings let spouses independently extend H-1B visas beyond six years and pursue separate green card paths.…
Complete Guide to H-2B Nanny Visas and Eligibility in 2025
H-2B visa updates in 2025 allow hiring nannies from any country with new grace periods and about 131,000…
Why H-4 EAD Processing Times Have Increased Drastically in 2025
H-4 EAD processing delays of 4-12 months follow the end of bundled processing, with no premium option. Renewals…