How Indian Couples Can Strategize Green Card Filings in 2025 for Flexibility and Speed
In 2025, Indian couples face extended waits for EB-2 and EB-3 green cards. Using the Visa Bulletin to…
Rules and Risks for H-1B Holders Taking Breaks or Quitting Jobs
Maintaining H-1B status requires active sponsorship. Following job loss, a 60-day grace period allows transfer petitions. Unauthorized leaves…
US Visa Waivers Slashed: Prepare for Mandatory Interview Queues
From September 2, 2025, the U.S. will require in-person interviews for most nonimmigrant visa applicants, including renewals. Age-based…
Polish Prosecutors Investigate Irregularities in PBH Visa Issuance
An investigation into Poland’s PBH visa program began in August 2025, focusing on abuse and oversight failures. The…
U.S. Announces New Visa Interview Rule for Kenyan Applicants
Kenyans must attend in-person interviews for nearly all U.S. visas starting September 2025, with limited interview waivers for…
Does Each New Employer Need a PERM and I-140 When Switching Jobs During Green Card Wait?
Changing jobs during green card processing may require new PERM and I-140 unless portability applies after 180 days…
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…
Can a Spouse Join Another’s Green Card Process if I-140 is Withdrawn?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…
Can One Spouse’s Green Card Process Save Family If Other Fails or Job Lost?
Employment-based green card families risk losing eligibility if the main applicant loses their job before 180 days pending.…
Can I Take a Work Break Over 60 Days While Waiting for My Priority Date?
H-1B visa holders must maintain employment or valid status while waiting for their green card priority date. A…
Understanding Parallel Green Card Processes for Spouses and Their Benefits
Dual spouses can use parallel green card processes by filing separate I-140 petitions with employer sponsorship, keeping valid…
How Does an Approved I-140 Affect Employer Changes and Priority Date Retention?
Applicants with approved I-140 and I-485 pending over 180 days can change to similar jobs without losing green…
What Happens to Prior I-140 Approvals When Changing Employers?
Keeping your I-140 approval and priority date after changing jobs requires 180 days post-approval or I-485 pending, job…
Can I Leave US with Approved I-140 and Return on H-1B Status?
Approved I-140 petition holders with non-current priority dates can safely travel outside and return to the U.S. maintaining…