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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 pending I-485.…
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 waiting 180…
Can a Spouse Join Another’s Green Card Process if I-140 is Withdrawn?
You cannot switch automatically from an employment-based I-140 to your spouse’s family-based green card process. Your spouse must file Form…
Can One Spouse’s Green Card Process Save Family If Other Fails or Job Lost?
Employment-based green card families risk losing eligibility if the main applicant loses their job before 180 days pending. Family-based applications…
Can I Take a Work Break Over 60 Days While Waiting for My Priority Date?
H-1B visa holders must maintain employment or valid status while waiting for their green card priority date. A 60-day grace…
Understanding Parallel Green Card Processes for Spouses and Their Benefits
Dual spouses can use parallel green card processes by filing separate I-140 petitions with employer sponsorship, keeping valid status, and…
How Does an Approved I-140 Affect Employer Changes and Priority Date Retention?
Applicants with approved I-140 and I-485 pending over 180 days can change to similar jobs without losing green card priority.…
What Happens to Prior I-140 Approvals When Changing Employers?
Keeping your I-140 approval and priority date after changing jobs requires 180 days post-approval or I-485 pending, job similarity, and…