Can You Change Jobs After I-140? AC21 Portability Explained
Under AC21, you can generally change employers without losing green card priority if your I-140 is approved or…
Articles by & updated by Robert Pyne
AC21 180-Day Rule: Preserving Green Card Eligibility Amid Job Changes
AC21 lets employment-based applicants port their green card if I-485 has been pending 180 days, I-140 is approved…
I-140 Approval Checklist: 10 Essential Steps to Take Immediately
I-140 approval confirms eligibility and locks your priority date but isn’t the final step. Monitor the Visa Bulletin…
Leaving the United States: What Happens to Your I-140 Petition
I-140 petitions usually survive travel, but filing I-485 makes travel risky. Leave without approved Advance Parole and USCIS…
Returning to H-1B from H-4: Cap-Exempt Paths and Filing Tips
If you held H-1B before or qualify as cap-exempt, an employer can file an H-1B change-of-status from H-4…
How Remote Work Impacts H-1B LCA Requirements and Wages
H-1B remote work requires LCAs to list all worksites, including homes. Moves outside the original MSA need a…
H-1B Job Loss: Navigate the 60-Day Grace Period and Options
Losing an H‑1B job triggers a discretionary 60‑day period to remain in the U.S.; employment authorization ends immediately.…
Europe Catches Up as US Expands Visa Waiver to 41 Countries
The U.S. expanded the VWP with Romania and tightened ESTA rules requiring 72‑hour advance applications and biometric passports;…
Australia’s student visa backlog nears 50,000 amid 2025 surge
The ART faced 46,590 student visa appeals at end‑October 2025, making up 38% of cases. Fee hikes, tougher…