Jim Grey
Australia Points-Based Migration: Software Developer Requirements
Software Developers (ANZSCO 261313) must get a positive ACS skills assessment, meet English and age rules, and reach…
H-1B Status in Mergers and Acquisitions: SII vs Non-SII Rules
H-1B status in mergers depends on Successor-in-Interest status. Successors adopting LCAs allow continued work without new petitions; non-successors…
File I-140 Immediately After PERM Approval to Preserve Priority Date
File the I-140 as soon as possible and no later than 180 days after PERM approval to preserve…
Recapturing Time Outside the U.S.: Extending H-1B Beyond Six Years
Workers can extend H-1B beyond six years by recapturing days spent abroad and by using AC21: one‑year extensions…
Strengthen Your EB-1A Profile While Waiting for Your Green Card
Use waiting time to strengthen an EB-1A petition: map achievements to USCIS criteria, improve publications and visibility, secure…
H-1B 7th Year Extension: How an Approved I-140 Saves Your Career
H-1B holders facing six-year limits can rely on AC21: one-year extensions if PERM/I-140 pending ≥365 days, and three-year…
What to Include in Immigration Employment Reference Letters
Employment reference letters translate job history into verifiable evidence for immigration. Use official letterhead, include dates, duties, achievements,…
I-140 Approved but I-485 Filing Blocked: Your Options
I-140 approval doesn’t automatically let you file I-485; you must wait for your priority date to be current…
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…