Understanding the H-1B 60-Day Grace Period After Losing Your Job Losing your job while on an H-1B visa can feel overwhelming, but federal regulations provide a critical safety net. Under 8 CFR § 214.1(l)(2), H-1B workers receive a maximum 60-day grace period after employment ends to find a new employer,
If you are a U.S. citizen planning to bring your fiancé(e) to the United States on a K-1 visa, one requirement trips up more petitioners than almost any other: proving that you met your fiancé(e) face-to-face within two years before filing your petition. This requirement is not optional, and failing
If you received a marriage-based green card and your marriage was less than two years old at the time, your permanent resident status came with conditions. Form I-751 is the petition you must file with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to remove those conditions and secure full, unconditional lawful
The H-1B wage-weighted lottery is a selection system that gives higher-paid workers better chances of being chosen in the annual H-1B cap registration. Under a final rule effective February 27, 2026, USCIS conducts weighted selection based on the highest Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) wage level that the beneficiary’s
Bringing your fiancé(e) to the United States through a K-1 visa involves a multi-step federal process that begins long before your partner arrives in San Diego. As a U.S. citizen engaged to a foreign national, you must sponsor your partner by filing a petition with USCIS before they can apply
Missing the I-751 filing deadline can feel overwhelming, but understanding your options is the first step toward protecting your permanent resident status. If you hold a conditional (two-year) marriage-based green card and have missed or are at risk of missing your filing window, you may still have paths forward. The
