Employment-Based Exemptions to Adjustment of Status Bars
The INA 245(k) exemption helps employment-based applicants overcome certain adjustment of status bars. Learn who qualifies, the criteria, and real-life examples.
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Rules for Changing or Adding Employers on an H-1B Visa
This post explains H-1B visa portability under the AC21 Act, highlighting important aspects like filing vs. approval, concurrent employment, maintaining valid status, and the importance of documentation. It also discusses potential risks and the benefits of seeking legal advice.
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Understanding the Bars to Adjustment: An Overview
Adjustment of status allows eligible immigrants to apply for a green card without leaving the United States. However, strict eligibility rules and statutory bars under INA § 245(c) may prevent some applicants from qualifying. In this guide, we explain the most common bars to adjustment, available exceptions for immediate relatives and employment-based applicants, and when immigration waivers such as Form I-601, I-601A, or I-212 may be required.
