Jim Grey
Germany Blue Card for IT Pros: Fast Track to EU Residency
The Germany EU Blue Card enables IT professionals to work and settle in Germany, accepting degree-holders or experienced…
H-1B Extensions Before Max-Out: I-140 Timing and Options
To avoid H-1B max-out problems, begin PERM early (ideally year four), aim to file at least 365 days…
H-4 EAD Remains Valid Through H-1B Employer Changes: Key Rules
A change of employer by the H-1B spouse does not automatically cancel an H-4 EAD; the EAD’s validity…
Maintaining Status During H-1B to H-4 Transitions and Back
Moving from H-1B to H-4 preserves legal status during employment gaps. File Form I-539 with supporting documents and…
Standalone H-4 EAD Renewal Without H-1B Extension: Key Tips
As of October 30, 2025 DHS removed the 540‑day automatic EAD extension for H‑4 renewals. Work authorization ends…
H-4 to H-1B Change of Status: Process, Lottery, and Timing Insights
Transitioning from H‑4 to H‑1B requires a sponsoring employer, an approved LCA, and usually lottery selection. File Form…
Prevailing Wage for H-1B Workers: How DOL Sets Levels
DOL sets H‑1B prevailing wages by job classification, geographic location, and wage level. Market conditions or employee agreement…
H-1B Cap-Exempt Status: Who Qualifies and What It Means for Change
Cap-exempt H-1B status benefits employees of universities and qualifying nonprofits by removing the lottery and enabling year-round filings.…
H-1B Salaries in Downturns: Legal Limits You Must Know
H‑1B wages are legally fixed as the higher of the prevailing or employer’s actual wage. Employers cannot lawfully…
The 240-Day Rule: How to Work While Your H-1B Extension Is Pending
When an employer timely files an H-1B extension before the I-94 expires, the worker may keep working for…
Trump Proposes Major US Student Visa Reforms for F-1, J-1, M-1
A DHS draft would end Duration of Status for F-1, J-1, and M-1 students, impose fixed admissions (up…
DHS Recommends Adding At Least 10 More Countries to Travel Ban
DHS recommended adding at least 10 mostly sub‑Saharan African countries to the June 2025 travel ban, citing weak…
Airbus CEO: Lessons from Software Recall Must Shape Future Safety
Airbus issued an emergency ELAC software recall affecting more than 6,000 A320-family aircraft after discovering potential corruption from…
US Reviews 3.3 Million Green Card Holders Amid National Security Probe
The administration ordered a large-scale review of roughly 3.3 million green card holders from 19 countries, reopening approved…
Mass. ICE Detainee Transfers Accelerate, Facing Higher Legal Hurdles
Burlington ICE has shortened in-facility stays, quickly moving detainees to out-of-state sites such as Buffalo and Louisiana. Advocates…