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Does a Dependent Spouse Inherit Principal Applicant’s Priority Date Automatically?

Dependent spouses cannot automatically inherit the principal applicant’s priority date when filing their own I-140 petition. Their green card process…

Key Risks of Early I-140 Revocation and Benefits of Parallel Filings

I-140 petitions revoked within 180 days cause green card delays unless parallel filings exist. Multiple petitions protect priority dates. Early…

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. This increases…

How Dual I-140 Approvals Ensure Employment Independence and Risk Protection

Dual I-140 approvals allow immigrants multiple green card petitions simultaneously, providing security, backup, and priority retention. Qualification depends on several…

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 dates cannot…

Why Do EB-2 India Applicants Face Lengthy Green Card Wait Times?

Indian EB-2 green card applicants face decades-long waits due to 7% per-country visa limits. Visa bulletin cutoff dates cause slow…

Green Card Holder Detained at SFO Transferred to Arizona Center

South Korean green card holder Tae Heung Kim was detained at San Francisco Airport due to a minor 2011 marijuana…

Why EB-2 Is the Most Common Green Card Path for Indian Software Engineers

Indian software engineers follow the EB-2 green card path involving labor certification, I-140 petition, and a long wait exceeding 10…