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Green Card Holders Exempt from New 2026 Visa Travel Restrictions

The U.S. government is expanding travel restrictions to 39 nations starting January 1, 2026. Green card holders are exempt, but…

New Biometric Exit Rules Apply to Most Non-Citizens at U.S. Ports

A new CBP rule effective December 26, 2025, mandates biometric and photo capture for nearly all non-citizens at U.S. entry…

Chicago Immigration Detention Ruling: Bond Hearings Replace Mass Release

The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has heightened immigration enforcement risks in Chicago by requiring individualized bond hearings rather than…

Google to ramp up PERM-based green cards for H-1B workers in 2026

Google plans to restart its employer-sponsored green card program in 2026. The company will prioritize office-based employees with high performance…

Rare Backlog Opening Lets Eligible Applicants File for Green Card Now

When your priority date becomes current in the Visa Bulletin, you must act fast to file for your green card.…

Tax Mistakes at Each Immigration Stage: From F-1 to Green Card

The journey from international student to green card holder involves significant tax changes. As residency status shifts, individuals move from…

Canada Closes Start-up Visa, Announces Entrepreneur Pathway by 2026

Canada is shutting down new applications for the Start-up Visa Program on December 31, 2025, to resolve a massive 43,200-application…

DV Lottery Pause: What Current Winners Should Do Now (2025–26)

A new presidential order has paused the Diversity Visa lottery program and suspended new visa issuances. Current green card holders…