Shashank Singh
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…
Impact of U.S. Immigration Reform on EB Green Card Process for Indians
The EB-5 visa for Indian nationals advanced by 6.5 months in August 2025, improving green card prospects. Investment…
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…
India Adds 9 New Consular Centers in US, Opens Saturday Services
Eight new Indian Consular Application Centres opened in the US with Saturday hours, improving visa, passport, and OCI…
Process and Benefits of Downgrading from EB-2 to EB-3 for Indians
Downgrading EB-2 to EB-3 helps Indian applicants fast-track green card by filing I-485 earlier. It requires employer cooperation,…
Differences Between Adjustment of Status and Consular Processing for Indian Green Card Applicants
Indian green card applicants in 2025 face two main routes: AOS, for legal US residents with current visa…
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…
Can a Spouse Join Another’s Green Card Process if I-140 is Withdrawn?
You cannot switch automatically from an employment-based I-140 to your spouse’s family-based green card process. Your spouse must…
Key Legal and Immigration Pitfalls for Indian Families During Long Green Card Waits
Indian families face prolonged green card waits, needing to maintain valid visas and respond quickly to USCIS requests.…
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…
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…
How Children Age Out of Derivative Status and the Role of CSPA
The CSPA prevents children from losing immigration benefits due to aging out by freezing their age during government…
What To Do Next After Your I-824 Is Approved: Step-by-Step Guide
USCIS approval of Form I-824 triggers specific actions like consular notifications or duplicate notices. NVC processes consular cases…
EB-2 India Priority Date Stuck at 2013: Over 11 Years Wait Expected
The EB-2 priority date for Indian nationals remains January 1, 2013, causing an 11-year wait. Applicants with later…