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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 the appropriate…

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 a bona…

2025 Visa Bulletin Update: Key EB-2 India Changes to Know Now

The July-August 2025 Visa Bulletin keeps EB-2 India cutoff at January 1, 2013. Visa numbers may run out by August…

New USCIS Rules for Green Card Holders Effective May 2025

Effective 2025, Green Card renewals require the Form I-90 edition 01/20/25, and medical form I-693 must be current. A 1%…

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 in the…

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, green card…

EB-1 Upgrade Strategy: Enhance Your Profile While Waiting for EB-2 India

As of mid-2025, EB-2 India green card applicants face lengthy backlogs. The EB-1 India category moves slightly faster but remains…

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 uses final…