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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…

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…

Meaning of “Member of Professions with Advanced Degree or Exceptional Ability, Section 203(b)(2)” on I-140 Notice

EB-2 visa approval via I-140 means eligibility for professionals with advanced degrees or exceptional ability. National Interest Waivers enable self-petitioning.…