PERM
Unravel the PERM labor certification process, key requirements, and expert tips to successfully navigate this critical step toward U.S. employment.
H-4 EAD Complete Guide: Working with Your Approved I-140 Status
The H-4 EAD program enables spouses of H-1B visa holders with approved I-140 petitions to gain work authorization. Recent changes extended processing times past six months, but a new 540-day…
H-1B 7th Year Extensions: How Approved I-140 Enables Career Continuity
H-1B 7th Year Extensions per AC21 continue unchanged in 2025. Eligible workers with approved or pending immigrant petitions…
Can I Travel Back to India After I-140 Approval and Return Later?
I-140 approval enables green card processing but not residency. Indian nationals can travel post-approval if visas and permits…
Lost Job After I-140 Approval? 5 Legal Ways to Stay in the US
After job loss post I-140 approval, H-1B holders have 60 days to find a new job, change status,…
Priority Date Retention When Changing Employers: A 2025 Guide
Priority date retention continues unchanged in 2025, allowing employment-based visa applicants to preserve their place when changing jobs.…
EB-2 India Priority Date December 2023: Expected Green Card Wait Time
EB-2 India applicants with December 2023 priority dates must wait over a decade due to a 2013 cutoff…
Can I Change Jobs After I-140 Approval? Understanding the 180-Day Rule for H-1B Workers
Updated USCIS rules let H-1B workers with approved I-140 change jobs after I-485 pending 180 days. Filing Form…
PERM Filing Date vs I-140 Approval Date: Understanding Your Priority Date
The priority date for employment-based green cards is now the PERM filing date, effective July 2025. This affects…
7 Key Benefits H-1B Workers Gain After I-140 Approval Beyond Extensions
I-140 approval enables H-1B visa holders to extend beyond six years, get spouse work permits, change jobs, and…
I-140 vs H-1B: Understanding Key Differences and Importance of Approval
Recent changes to I-140 and H-1B increase fees and impose stricter lottery rules. I-140 approvals help extend H-1B…