PERM
PERM labor certification process from recruitment through approval — prevailing wage requests, job posting requirements, audit triggers, supervised recruitment, and processing timelines at the DOL.
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 I-140 and possibly I-485 speeds the green card process. Maintaining…
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…
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.…
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 I Travel Back to India After I-140 Approval and Return Later?
I-140 approval enables green card processing but not residency. Indian nationals can travel post-approval if visas and permits…
Lost Job After I-140 Approval? 5 Legal Ways to Stay in the US
After job loss post I-140 approval, H-1B holders have 60 days to find a new job, change status,…
Priority Date Retention When Changing Employers: A 2025 Guide
Priority date retention continues unchanged in 2025, allowing employment-based visa applicants to preserve their place when changing jobs.…
EB-2 India Priority Date December 2023: Expected Green Card Wait Time
EB-2 India applicants with December 2023 priority dates must wait over a decade due to a 2013 cutoff…
Can I Change Jobs After I-140 Approval? Understanding the 180-Day Rule for H-1B Workers
Updated USCIS rules let H-1B workers with approved I-140 change jobs after I-485 pending 180 days. Filing Form…
PERM Filing Date vs I-140 Approval Date: Understanding Your Priority Date
The priority date for employment-based green cards is now the PERM filing date, effective July 2025. This affects…