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How Children Age Out of Derivative Status and the Role of CSPA

The CSPA prevents children from losing immigration benefits due to aging out by freezing their age during government delays. Eligibility…

Implications of the 180-Day Rule on I-140 Withdrawal and Priority Date Retention

The 180-day rule safeguards immigrant workers' approved I-140 petitions or pending I-485 applications from employer withdrawal. Beneficiaries keep their priority…

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…

What Happens After Your USCIS Biometrics Appointment Step-by-Step

Following your biometrics appointment, USCIS performs security checks and reviews your case. Respond quickly to any Requests for Evidence. Processing…

How Long to Get SSN After EAD Approval in 2025

From April 2025, new EAD recipients must apply for their Social Security Number in person due to the Enumeration Beyond…