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.
Steps and Timelines to Start PERM Labor Certification with a New Employer
PERM certification requires a prevailing wage determination (5 months), recruitment (30–180 days), and a lengthy PERM application process (16 months). Electronic filing and detailed records reduce delays and audit risks.…
How to Retain Your Original Priority Date When Changing Employers
Keep your green card priority date by ensuring a similar job, filing a new I-140 requesting retention, and…
Process and Benefits of Downgrading from EB-2 to EB-3 for Indians
Downgrading EB-2 to EB-3 helps Indian applicants fast-track green card by filing I-485 earlier. It requires employer cooperation,…
How Travel Outside the U.S. Impacts H-1B, H-4, and Green Card Timelines
H-1B and H-4 visa holders and green card applicants must ensure valid visa stamps and Advance Parole when…
Differences Between Adjustment of Status and Consular Processing for Indian Green Card Applicants
Indian green card applicants in 2025 face two main routes: AOS, for legal US residents with current visa…
How to Prepare Now for Priority Date Movement and I-485 Filing
Learn the critical steps for adjusting status by monitoring your priority date, preparing documents, filing I-485 after petition…
Steps to Take if Your PERM or I-140 Is Denied: Appeals and Refiling Options
If denied, file PERM or I-140 appeals or motions within 30 days. Refiling is unlimited for both. PERM…
Impact of Layoffs and Employment Gaps on H-1B and Green Card Eligibility
H-1B visa holders with approved I-140s have 60 days after job loss to find a new job or…
Can a Spouse Join Another’s Green Card Process if I-140 is Withdrawn?
You cannot switch automatically from an employment-based I-140 to your spouse’s family-based green card process. Your spouse must…
Key Legal and Immigration Pitfalls for Indian Families During Long Green Card Waits
Indian families face prolonged green card waits, needing to maintain valid visas and respond quickly to USCIS requests.…