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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…
Should I Downgrade My Approved EB-2 I-140 to EB-3 for Faster Processing?
Indian nationals with approved EB-2 petitions benefit from downgrading to EB-3 due to faster priority dates. Filing a new EB-3…
Can My Spouse Keep Working on H-4 EAD After I Change Jobs?
New rules effective July 22, 2025, allow H-4 EAD holders job mobility and impose longer USCIS processing over six months.…
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…
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 extend…