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Can you use a mix of education and work experience to meet U.S. visa requirements? Learn when USCIS allows substitutions for H‑1B, EB‑2, TN, and other work visas.
The August 2025 Visa Bulletin introduces significant developments: a retrogression in EB-2 worldwide, stability in EB-3 for now, and advancement in EB-5 India and China. Family categories show steady gains, but employment-based demand remains intense, with possible cutoffs in September.
Explore how INA §§ 245(i) and 245(k) help individuals with prior immigration violations or gaps in lawful status adjust status for employment-based green cards.
Family-based and employment-based green cards both lead to U.S. permanent residence, but their processes differ significantly. Learn the key distinctions and which path may be right for you.
Revoking an approved Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker, is a nuanced process that demands careful navigation through the complexities of U.S. immigration law. Whether you’re an employer or an international employee, understanding the intricacies involved in this process is critical. This post provides an overview of the necessary steps and considerations for effectively managing the revocation of an approved I-140 petition.
The U.S. government’s NIE (National Interest Exemption or Exception) and EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) may both use the term “national interest,” but they serve entirely different purposes. Learn the differences between the two and why an NIE annotation doesn’t influence your eligibility for an EB-2 NIW.
The EB-1B Visa classification is designed to facilitate the immigration of professors and researchers internationally recognized for their outstanding achievements in a particular academic field. If you fit this description, this post will outline the qualifications, requirements, and the process involved in applying for this specific category of U.S. immigration.
USCIS provides clarity to the EB-1 immigrant visa application process with its latest policy guidance and the types of evidence deemed valuable, especially for STEM field professionals.
There are multiple ways to become a U.S. permanent resident. One pathway toward legal permanent residence that usually raises questions is the EB1C Green Card. This post answers your top 10 questions about EB1C Green Cards, helping you better understand this option.
On March 15, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released new policy guidance on determining an employer’s capability to pay the proffered wage for EB1, EB2, and EB3 employment-based immigrant visa petitions. This guidance is important for employers sponsoring foreign workers in these categories.