Green Card
Priority date movement, processing time updates, and policy changes for U.S. permanent residency. Covers employment-based (EB-1 through EB-5), family-sponsored, and diversity visa green card categories.
Using Your I-140 Priority Date with a Different Employer Explained
You can retain your I-140 priority date when changing employers if your I-485 has been pending 180 days and the new job is similar. The new employer must file fresh…
Do I Need to Wait 10-15 Years for EB-2 India Green Card?
The EB-2 India green card process involves a 12-18 year visa backlog caused by demand and country limits.…
What Is Form I-485 and When Can EB-2 India Applicants File?
EB-2 India applicants face over 12 years waiting due to retrogression. Filing Form I-485 enables work authorization and…
H-1B Max Out Date Calculator: Timing Your I-140 Approval
H-1B extensions beyond six years depend on timely PERM and I-140 filings. Early preparation and premium processing help…
What Documents Are Needed When Traveling Outside US with Approved I-140
Approved I-140 holders must ensure valid passports and U.S. visas for travel. Pending adjustment applicants need Advance Parole,…
Is Premium Processing for I-140 Worth It for H-1B Workers in 2025?
Premium processing expedites I-140 decisions with a $2,805 fee, helping H-1B workers extend status near their six-year limit.…
I-140 Approval Checklist: 10 Essential Steps to Take Immediately After Approval
Confirm your I-140 Approval via Form I-797, check the Visa Bulletin monthly for your priority date, and select…
Can I Start a Business with Approved I-140? H-1B Rules Explained
Effective January 17, 2025, new H-1B visa rules allow entrepreneurs to self-sponsor through U.S. startups. Key requirements include…
2025 Visa Bulletin Update: Key EB-2 India Changes to Know Now
The July-August 2025 Visa Bulletin keeps EB-2 India cutoff at January 1, 2013. Visa numbers may run out…
New USCIS Rules for Green Card Holders Effective May 2025
Effective 2025, Green Card renewals require the Form I-90 edition 01/20/25, and medical form I-693 must be current.…