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If you’re waiting for your H-1B visa approval, you may wonder if you can begin working at your new job. This guide explains when you’re legally allowed to start working and what happens during an H-1B transfer or initial petition.
The Petition End Date (PED) on your U.S. visa indicates when your immigration authorization expires. Learn how it affects your stay, work eligibility, and visa compliance.
The I-140 petition is a critical step in the employment-based green card process. Learn how priority dates, the Visa Bulletin, and work authorization affect your timeline.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a groundbreaking final rule that permanently increases the automatic extension period for employment authorization and Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). Effective January 13, 2025, eligible noncitizens who timely file EAD renewal applications will see their extension period increase from 180 days to 540 days. This move supports U.S….
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) allows F-1 international students to gain practical work experience related to their field of study. CPT is designed as part of an academic program and requires school approval before starting. Learn more about CPT eligibility, application steps, and the differences between part-time and full-time CPT to ensure you stay in compliance while enhancing your U.S. education.
If you’re in the U.S. on a nonimmigrant visa, you may be wondering if you can apply for an unrestricted Social Security Number (SSN). While many visa holders are eligible for an SSN, it’s typically restricted and tied to work authorization. Understanding the difference between restricted and unrestricted SSNs is crucial, as only permanent residents or U.S. citizens qualify for an unrestricted SSN. In this post, we’ll explore the options available based on different visa types.
Temporary Protected Status (“TPS”) is a form of protection which allows individuals from specifically designated countries to remain in the United States temporarily. TPS is aimed to protect individuals who cannot return to their country of birth because of emergent circumstances like natural disaster, war, or other “extraordinary and temporary” conditions which prevent safe return. …
If you have applied for U.S. permanent residency (a Green card) through adjustment of status, you might have also requested a Combination Employment Authorization and Advance Parole Card, commonly known as the combo card. This article will help you understand the dual functionality of this card and your work and travel options while your permanent residency application is pending.
F-1 visa holders on Optional Practical Training (OPT) are eligible for a 60-day grace period after their OPT employment authorization document (EAD card) expires. This grace period allows F-1 students some extra time to prepare to leave the United States, change status, or transfer to a new school. Here’s what you need to know about the 60-day OPT grace period.
Eager to transition from your L1B visa to a green card? Understanding the Permanent Labor Certification Program (PERM) process is the first step. Our comprehensive guide outlines everything you need to know, from the initiation by your employer to the final adjustment of your status.