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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
Green Card Holder Detained at SFO Transferred to Arizona Center
South Korean green card holder Tae Heung Kim was detained at San Francisco Airport due to a minor…
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…
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…
Green Card Holders Must Carry Proof of Status At All Times
From April 11, 2025, Green Card holders and other noncitizens 14+ must register online using Form G-325R, be…
CBP Found Over 1,400 Green Card Holders Inadmissible in Five Months Under Trump
CBP’s enforcement against green card holders has sharply increased since 2018, with thousands found inadmissible yearly under stricter…
Over 1.2 Million Indian Tech Workers Demand Action on Green Card Backlog
Indian nationals endure decades-long waits for employment-based green cards due to USCIS’s 11.3 million backlog and restrictive per-country…
What Happens When You Voluntarily Surrender Your Green Card
To surrender your green card, submit USCIS Form I-407 and your card, lose permanent resident rights, notify the…
Korean Scientist With Green Card Detained Over a Week Without Lawyer Access
Permanent resident Tae Heung Kim faces detention without counsel over a sealed minor offense since July 21, 2025.…