November 2025 Visa Bulletin: Country-by-Country Quick-Scan vs October
November 2025 shows stability for India in the Visa Bulletin: F2B advances nine days to 01DEC16 while employment-based…
India Employment-Based Green Card Outlook: November 2025 vs October 2025
The November 2025 Visa Bulletin for India shows no cutoff movement across employment categories. Filing windows depend on…
EB-5 Unreserved: No Oct–Nov 2025 Final Action Date Movement
EB-5 Unreserved cutoffs did not change between October and November 2025. ROW stayed Current; China: Final Action 08DEC2015,…
EB-3 China: November 2025 cutoffs unchanged from October 2025
No change occurred in EB-3 China between October and November 2025: Final Action cutoffs stayed at 01MAR2021 (Skilled)…
EB-3 India Nov 2025: No Movement from Oct 2025 Filing
November 2025 shows no movement for EB-3 India: Final Action stays 22 August 2013; Dates for Filing remain…
EB-2 ROW November 2025: Final Action Not Current, Filing Current
November 2025 keeps EB-2 ROW Final Action at 01DEC23 (not current) and Dates for Filing current. Filing may…
EB-1 All Other Countries: November 2025 Status Versus October 2025
EB-1 All Other Countries is Current on both charts in Oct–Nov 2025, allowing submissions and final actions without…
USCIS to Process H-1B, H-2A, H-2B, CW-1 Petitions During Shutdown
USCIS remains open to process I-129 and CW-1 petitions but DOL system outages can block required LCAs and…
Green Card Guide for Foreign Workers: Understanding PERM Processing Times
By late August 2025, PERM remains backlogged: PWD 5–8 months, recruitment 2–3 months, and analyst review 15–17 months.…
Bay Area Oracle+SAP Manager Highlights PERM, LMT Stress for H‑1B Workers
Stalled PERM cases in tech reflect a weaker 2025 hiring market and stricter H-1B rules. More U.S. applicants…
Key Benefits of an Approved I-140 Beyond H-1B Extensions
The approved I-140 petition enables Priority Date retention, H-1B extensions, filing of adjustment of status, and family derivative…
Risks When Spouses Pursue Green Cards in Different EB Categories
Couples with EB-2 and EB-3 green card applications experience asynchronous timing due to varying priority dates and visa…
How Priority Date Recapture Works When Changing Employers or Categories
Workers with approved I-140 petitions can retain their priority dates when changing jobs or categories by filing new…
Essential Documents to Organize During Multiple Green Card Processes and Job Changes
Organize green card and employment documents, including Form I-90 filings and the updated Form I-9. Keep certified translations,…