Grothman Bill Updates H-1B Dependent Employer Exemption to National Average Wage Index
A bill introduced by Rep. Glenn Grothman would raise the salary threshold for an exemption from some requirements applying to H-1B-dependent employers. It...
Top questions about EB-3 Green Card
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 significance of the October 2025 Visa Bulletin for Indian-born workers in EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 categories?
The Visa Bulletin advances priority dates for employment-based green cards, enabling filings for Indian applicants in EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 categories.
Read: Trump Announces 2 Million Deportations as Indian Green Cards AdvanceWhat are the implications for applicants in the EB-2 and EB-3 categories as of August 2025?
EB-2 has retrogressed due to high demand, while EB-3 and Other Workers categories may become unavailable or retrogress in September 2025.
Read: August 2025 Visa Bulletin: Availability of EB-4 Religious Worker and SIV VisasWhat is the current status of EB-3 applicants from India and China in 2026?
EB-3 has moderate forward movement for India and largely current status for China in 2026.
Read: 2026 EB Green Card Outlook: Slow Progress and Regional BacklogsWhat is the current status of EB-2 immigrant visa approvals as of October 1, 2025?
EB-2 immigrant visa approvals were paused on October 1, 2025, due to the annual quota being exhausted.
Read: EB-2 NIW Delays for Indian Applicants: Yale PhD’s 2-Year Delay Ends
Green Card Freeze, State Department Pause Strands Tri-Cities Refugee Visas
A State Department pause on immigrant visa appointments has delayed green card interviews worldwide. While courts vacated one…
Nearly 1M Indians in US Green Card Backlog Face 179-Year Wait for EB-2, EB-3 Visas
NFAP projects extreme green card waits for Indian workers, including 179 years in EB-2 and 38 years in…
Deferring State Pension Loses Income Tax Exemption for Workers
Labour’s planned state pension tax exemption will not cover pensions with increments, the Treasury said. That means some…
EB-1A Drop Hits Indian Techies Hard as US Green Card Approvals Fall 35%
Indian EB-1A visa approval rates fell to 35% in early 2026 as tech professionals face increased scrutiny and…
Federal Skilled Worker Green Card Processing Drops to Six Months in Canada
IRCC reduced Federal Skilled Worker Program processing to six months on August 10, 2026, aligning it with the…
Canada Invites 3,000 CEC Candidates with Minimum CRS Score of 516
IRCC issued 3,000 invitations to Canadian Experience Class candidates with a minimum CRS score of 516 in the…
H-1B Holders Among 8 Million Who Could Benefit from New US Green Card Bill, Registry Act Update
Senator Padilla proposes a rolling registry to grant 8 million green cards to residents with seven years in…
Sen. Alex Padilla Revives Green Card Bill to Ease Process for H-1B Holders
Senator Padilla proposes a rolling 7-year residency registry to open green card pathways for 8 million immigrants, replacing…
Marcos Seeks P350,000 Income Tax Exemption in State of the Nation Address
President Marcos proposes raising the Philippines' tax-free income threshold to P350,000 in 2026 to provide relief for middle-class…