3yrs IT degree from India, working on H1B. Need USCIS accepted Master degrees for applying GC.

As a general rule, a foreign national can obtain a US Master's degree and use that degree for EB-2 sponsorship. The program must be accredited and...

As a general rule, an original I-140 approval notice is not required for an employment-based AOS interview.

Legally, yes but it is important to understand that an employer must intend to employ consistent with the terms and conditions of the offer of...

How is H1B transfer with an approved i140 different from one without approved i140? ?

As a general rule, an individual may use the priority date from an approved employment based I-140 petition for a new employment based green card...

Change of company on H1B visa

A change in H-1B employment can affect the viability of a pending employment based green card application depending on the status of the GC matter,...

Advertisement Recruitment under Perm one has to post 10 days internal. Is it mandatory to put the wages under it?

DOL regulations (20 CFR §656.10(d)(4)) requires that the rate of pay be included in the employer's notice of filing.

I 485, location change with same employer

If you have not already filed for your adjustment, it would be useful to know whether the original PERM petition contemplated just one location or...

My EAD (L2) is expiring and I may not receive the renewed EAD on time. Should I leave my company until I get the renewed EAD?

As a general rule, you must have a valid EAD in your possession to remain work authorized. If there is the possibility that you will have a gap in...

Current month of H1B applications Vermont Service Center is reviewing? What is the current H1B extn. processing time at VSC?

The following is a link to the VSC processing time report: ...

If a lawyer files my I-485 based on I-140, can I separately file EAD and Advance parole?

As a general rule, the USCIS does not require that an attorney actually file EAD/AP renewals, and the USCIS web site provides general filing...