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.
Can I Start a Business with Approved I-140? H-1B Rules Explained
Effective January 17, 2025, new H-1B visa rules allow entrepreneurs to self-sponsor through U.S. startups. Key requirements include a bona fide employer-employee relationship, specialty occupation roles, and solid business plans.…
2025 Visa Bulletin Update: Key EB-2 India Changes to Know Now
The July-August 2025 Visa Bulletin keeps EB-2 India cutoff at January 1, 2013. Visa numbers may run out…
New USCIS Rules for Green Card Holders Effective May 2025
Effective 2025, Green Card renewals require the Form I-90 edition 01/20/25, and medical form I-693 must be current.…
Next Steps After I-140 Approval When I-485 Is Not Filed Yet
To progress after I-140 approval, file Form I-485 only when your priority date is current and you are…
What Happens If My Employer Withdraws I-140? Key Protection Rules Explained
The 180-day USCIS rule protects foreign workers if employers withdraw an approved I-140 petition. Benefits like H-1B extensions,…
EB-1 Upgrade Strategy: Enhance Your Profile While Waiting for EB-2 India
As of mid-2025, EB-2 India green card applicants face lengthy backlogs. The EB-1 India category moves slightly faster…
10+ Year Wait for EB-2 India Green Card: Career Planning Guide
EB-2 India applicants face over 12-year waits due to a stuck priority date at January 1, 2013. USCIS…
Should I Downgrade My Approved EB-2 I-140 to EB-3 for Faster Processing?
Indian nationals with approved EB-2 petitions benefit from downgrading to EB-3 due to faster priority dates. Filing a…
Can My Spouse Keep Working on H-4 EAD After I Change Jobs?
New rules effective July 22, 2025, allow H-4 EAD holders job mobility and impose longer USCIS processing over…
H-4 EAD Complete Guide: Working with Your Approved I-140 Status
The H-4 EAD program enables spouses of H-1B visa holders with approved I-140 petitions to gain work authorization.…