Immiva Resources: Your Fast Track to Stress-Free U.S. Immigration & Work Authorization

Yes, you can file Form N-400 with an expired green card. The December 2022 USCIS policy change extends your card automatically for 24 months.

If your green card has expired and you are eligible for citizenship, you do not need to renew it first. Filing Form N-400 triggers an automatic 24-month extension of your expired card, saving you the cost and wait time of a separate Form I-90 renewal.

Getting an RFE doesn't mean your J-2 EAD will be denied. Here's exactly what to do, what to send, and how to meet your deadline.

If you received a Request for Evidence (RFE) for your J-2 EAD application, take a breath. An RFE simply means USCIS needs more information before making a decision. It's not a denial. But you need to respond correctly and on time.

Your path to citizenship isn't over. But your timeline and filing category will likely change.

If you got divorced from the U.S. citizen who sponsored your green card, you can still apply for naturalization. Here's exactly what changes, what stays the same, and how to file your N-400 after divorce.

Your J-2 EAD is valid for 1-2 years or until your spouse's DS-2019 expires. Learn what determines your validity period and how to avoid work gaps.

Your J-2 EAD is valid for 1-2 years or until your spouse's DS-2019 expires—whichever comes first. Here's how to maximize your validity period and avoid work authorization gaps.

Deciding between J-2 and H-4 work authorization? One path has fewer requirements but more restrictions.

If you are a dependent on a J-1 or H-1B visa and want to work in the United States, you will need an Employment Authorization Document. But these two EAD types work very differently, and choosing the wrong path or transitioning between them can leave you without work authorization for months.

EB-2 Worldwide leaps forward over 6 months, religious workers program restored, and multiple categories advance as reduced visa issuance reshuffles

The State Department released the March 2026 Visa Bulletin on February 4, 2026, and this is the most active month we have seen in a while. After a quiet February where only a handful of categories moved, March brings big jumps across several employment-based categories.

The 540-day automatic EAD extension is gone. Here is how to renew your H-4 EAD, avoid work gaps, and protect your authorization.

The 540-day automatic EAD extension was eliminated on October 30, 2025. Learn how to renew your H-4 EAD in 2026, understand the new rules, and use practical strategies to minimize gaps in your work authorization.

Not every H-4 visa holder can get a work permit. Your eligibility depends entirely on where your H-1B spouse is in the green card process.

If you're an H-4 visa holder wondering whether you qualify for an EAD, the answer comes down to your H-1B spouse's I-140 petition status. There are exactly two ways to qualify. This guide breaks down both eligibility pathways, clarifies the I-140 requirement that confuses almost everyone, and covers what the 2025-2026 policy changes mean for your ability to work.