Green Card
Priority date movement, processing time updates, and policy changes for U.S. permanent residency. Covers employment-based (EB-1 through EB-5), family-sponsored, and diversity visa green card categories.
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 or quitting without new sponsorship leads to status loss and impacts green…
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…
Impact of U.S. Immigration Reform on EB Green Card Process for Indians
The EB-5 visa for Indian nationals advanced by 6.5 months in August 2025, improving green card prospects. Investment…
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…
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…