Got selected in the H-1B lottery, but your original project changed? Wondering if your petition can still be filed? Learn what happens when roles shift after lottery selection, how employers handle such changes, and what your options are if your assignment is relocated or delayed. Understand the next steps before the filing window closes.

Getting a U.S. Green Card is a dream for many, but the process isn't the same for everyone. Some paths are quick and straightforward..

The purpose of Form I-907 is to request USCIS premium processing for certain applications, such as I-765, I-129, I-140, and I-539.

The H-1B lottery process begins with an online registration which is done by the employer (that's where an employee needs sponsorship).

This page shows the current USCIS processing time for Form I-539 which is used for an extension of status or stay. This data is frequently..

There is no premium processing service available for the H4 EAD, I-765 application. However, you can submit an Expedite Request.

This page shows the current processing times for Form I-539 if you have applied for a change of status to H4, B1/B2, L2, F, M, or J visa...

Current processing times for H4 EAD from all USCIS service centers, including the latest service request dates for standalone I-765...

If you are planning to apply for an H4 EAD for the first time, I'm here to help you step-by-step, right from the H4 EAD eligibility criteria

This I-485 processing time for employment-based adjustment of status is based on how long it took USCIS to complete 80% of adjudicated cases

The H4 and L2 EAD automatic extension period is currently back to 540 days for certain applicants who timely filed their I-765 applications.

I have consistently used the following sample cover letter for my H4 EAD applications, and I have not encountered any rejections.

After being laid off on an H1B visa, it's undoubtedly a challenging situation. However, there are options available to navigate through...

The pilot program for H1B visa stamping in the USA will accept applications from January 29, 2024, to April 1, 2024, for visas issued in...

The first thing to do when withdrawing your USCIS application is to write a formal letter to USCIS. The withdrawal letter should have ...

I needed to apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) card in order to work in the United States. This is when I discovered the..

If you work in the academy as postdoc and your J1 visa is about to end then you have to file a change of status before your J1 visa ends.

You can submit an expedited request to USCIS based on urgent humanitarian reasons, severe financial loss, compelling the US government...

If H1B or L1 visa holders are laid off, fired, or terminated from their job, either voluntarily or involuntarily or due to massive job cuts.

USCIS Premium Processing offers a way to expedite your application for an additional fee. In this blog, I'll explain premium processing...