Green Card
Priority date movement, processing time updates, and policy changes for U.S. permanent residency. Covers employment-based (EB-1 through EB-5), family-sponsored, and diversity visa green card categories.
Top questions about Green Card
Answers from VisaVerge guidesWhat are some of the risks faced by green card applicants and immigrants under Project 2025?
Green card applicants and immigrants face heightened scrutiny, increased risk of detention, and potential loss of status if they have any irregularities in their immigration history.
Read: Canadian Mother Detained By ICE During Green Card Interview: 'I Want My Vote Back'What changes were made to U.S. immigration policies in 2025 that affect Green Card holders?
The 2025 Immigration Rules increased scrutiny at U.S. borders, intensified documentation and intent requirements, and broadened the categories under which Green Card holders may face deportation.
Read: Green Card Holders Face Questions Over Timing of International TravelWhat are the potential risks faced by green card applicants due to these policies?
The indefinite pause delays green card processing for certain countries without being an outright denial, and work permits for affected groups dropped to 18 months, increasing the risk of employment gaps.
Read: Immigration Suspensions Spark Discrimination Concerns Amid National Security JustificationsWhat changes have been made to U.S. immigration rules in 2025 that affect green card holders?
The 2025 Immigration Rules broaden deportation grounds for green card holders, including minor offenses like traffic misdemeanors, and allow ICE greater authority to detain individuals in previously safe zones such as schools or hospitals.
Read: Filipino Ambassador Warns U.S. Green Card Holders of Immigration RisksWhat specific impact does the new policy have on Indian nationals applying for Green Cards in 2025?
Most impact comes from broader changes like enhanced entry-exit biometrics, stricter residence reviews, and longer adjustment backlogs in EB-2 and EB-3.
Read: Green Card Changes in 2025: Biometric Entry-Exit and Reexaminations
Indian EB-5 Unreserved Visa Numbers Hit Pause Through FY 2026, Blocking Green Cards
The U.S. has reached the FY 2026 limit for Indian EB-5 Unreserved visas; issuance is paused until the new fiscal year begins on October 1, 2026.
Saudi Green Card Holders Must Obtain Qiwa Work Permit to Maintain Premium Residency
Saudi Arabia mandates Qiwa work permits for Premium Residency holders, while the U.S. shifts Green Card processing back…
Justice Department Adds Procedural Rule, Certification Letters in USCIS Policy Shift
The DOJ proposed a new rule on June 16, 2026, to help T-visa holders speed up Green Card…
North Okanagan Shuswap Sees High Demand for Rural Community Immigration Pilot
RCIP demand outstrips federal PR spaces in BC, while the US shifts toward consular processing, signaling tighter North…
U.S. Says It Has No Plans to Revoke Green Card of Iran War Critic Trita Parsi
State Department confirms no current plans to revoke Trita Parsi's green card but warns residency is conditional on…
IRCC Reports Faster Processing Times for Economic Permanent Resident Applicants
Canada cuts immigration wait times while U.S. Green Card processing remains volatile, ranging from 9 to 35 months…
Islamic Ministry Denies Receiving Anti-Gambling Petition Targeting US Green Card Lottery
The 2026 suspension of the US Green Card Lottery mirrors old religious debates in the Maldives as 55,000…
Office of Homeland Security Statistics Show Top U.S. Cities for Family Green Card Holders
New York and Miami lead the 2024 list of top cities for family green cards as new 2026…
Swedish Parliament to Vote on Tidö Agreement Bill Ending Permanent Residency for Refugees
Sweden abolished permanent residency for new refugees on June 9, 2026, shifting to temporary permits and tougher citizenship…
How to Get a Green Card: Every Path Explained
Key Takeaways Five paths lead to a green card; family sponsorship has no annual cap for immediate relatives…