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Step-by-step green card guides for EB-1, EB-2 NIW, EB-3, EB-5 investor, family-based, and DV lottery pathways. Covers PERM labor certification, I-140, I-485, consular processing, and priority date tracking.
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Answers from VisaVerge guidesWhat actions should EB-3 Indian applicants take based on the August 2025 Visa Bulletin?
EB-3 Indian applicants with priority dates before May 22, 2013, can now file for adjustment of status or consular processing.
Read: US August Visa Bulletin Shows Mixed Progress for Indian Green Card ApplicantsWhat is the impact of the October 2025 Visa Bulletin on Indian EB-5 applicants?
Indian EB-5 applicants with priority dates before February 1, 2021, can now pursue consular interviews or file I-485.
Read: Indian EB-5 Jump as Oct 2025 Bulletin Advances 15 MonthsWhat are the key takeaways from the December 2025 Visa Bulletin?
The bulletin advances employment Final Action Dates for EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3, but family F2B category suffers deep retrogression.
Read: December 2025 Visa Bulletin: EB Chooses Up, Family Faces DelaysWhen can immigrant visa applicants move forward with their cases in November 2025?
The Final Action Dates chart shows when visas can be issued or when adjustment applications can be approved.
Read: Understanding November 2025 Visa Bulletin: Everything You Need to KnowWhat are the implications for Indian EB-5 investors with priority dates after May 1, 2019, according to the May 2025 Visa Bulletin?
Indian EB-5 investors with priority dates after May 1, 2019, will need to wait for further updates in future Visa Bulletins before they can proceed with their applications.
Read: May 2025 Visa Bulletin slows Indian EB-5 progress by six months
Eurodac Fingerprint Transmissions See 18% Decrease in 2025
Eurodac 2025 stats show an 18% drop in fingerprints as the U.S. sets a 2026 deadline for mandatory biometric data sharing with Visa Waiver Program countries.
U.S. Diversity Visa Program Sets 51,850 Cap for Fiscal Year 2026, Processing Pause Continues
The U.S. lowered the 2026 Diversity Visa cap to 51,850 and maintained a processing freeze, threatening selectees' eligibility…
Greens Propose Wealth Tax, Inheritance and Gift Tax, and Corporate Profits Levy
New Zealand's Green Party proposes a 2.5% wealth tax and 33% inheritance tax for 2026 to fund income…
July 2026 Visa Bulletin: EB-2 and EB-5 India Unavailable, EB-1 India Retrogresses
July 2026 Visa Bulletin: EB-2 and EB-5 unreserved India are unavailable; EB-1 retrogresses to Oct 2022. No new…
House Proposal Would Allow Tax Deferral for Staking and Mining, Exemption for Small Crypto Purchases
House lawmakers are proposing three crypto tax changes: a five-year deferral for some staking and mining income, a…
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…
GOP Proposes Indexing Capital Gains to Inflation, Potentially Cutting Investor Taxes
Republicans propose indexing capital gains to inflation or cutting rates to 15% for 2026. Current laws remain in…
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DACA renewal delays in 2026 put work permits at risk as USCIS processing times surge to several months…
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…
Floridians Awaiting Family Green Cards Face Largest Backlog as Mexico, Philippines Lag
U.S. family Green Card backlogs reach millions, with Mexico and Philippines applicants facing 25-year waits in some categories…