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How AC21 Portability Works When Changing Jobs After Filing I-485
Applicants with I-485 pending 180+ days and approved I-140 can use the AC21 rule to change jobs in similar occupations.…
Can One Spouse’s Green Card Process Save Family If Other Fails or Job Lost?
Employment-based green card families risk losing eligibility if the main applicant loses their job before 180 days pending. Family-based applications…
How H-4 EAD Benefits Dependents After Primary Applicant’s I-140 Approval
H-4 spouses with approved I-140 can apply for EAD to work legally in the U.S. Early renewals benefit from a…
Can I Take a Work Break Over 60 Days While Waiting for My Priority Date?
H-1B visa holders must maintain employment or valid status while waiting for their green card priority date. A 60-day grace…
Understanding Parallel Green Card Processes for Spouses and Their Benefits
Dual spouses can use parallel green card processes by filing separate I-140 petitions with employer sponsorship, keeping valid status, and…
How Does an Approved I-140 Affect Employer Changes and Priority Date Retention?
Applicants with approved I-140 and I-485 pending over 180 days can change to similar jobs without losing green card priority.…
Can You Switch from H-1B to Another Status While Waiting for Priority Date?
Switching from H-1B to another nonimmigrant visa is possible but requires filing before H-1B expiration, maintaining status, and navigating risks…
What Happens to Prior I-140 Approvals When Changing Employers?
Keeping your I-140 approval and priority date after changing jobs requires 180 days post-approval or I-485 pending, job similarity, and…