April 2026 Visa Bulletin EB-2 India: What It Means for Your Priority Date
The April 2026 Visa Bulletin (Number 13, Volume XI), released by the U.S. Department of State on March…
State Department Tightens Diversity Visa Rules, Requires Passport JPEG on DS-5501 Form
New U.S. rules for DV-2027 require a $1 fee and passport scan uploads to combat fraud, effective April…
State Department Reinstates Passport Requirement for Diversity Visa Lottery
The U.S. reinstates passport requirements for the DV-2028 lottery to curb fraud, requiring applicants to provide passport data…
U.S. Green Card Lottery Stalls for 2026 and 2027 Amid Unverified Policy Rumors
U.S. Diversity Visa program faces delays and processing halts for 2026 and 2027 cycles, amid unverified rumors of…
BIA Ruling Lets U.S. Citizens Contest Approved Petitions in Removal Cases
The BIA's Matter of JIN ruling allows U.S. citizens to submit marriage fraud evidence to challenge approved petitions…
Trump Gold Card Vs. EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program for Indian Investors
The article contrasts the Trump Gold Card's $1 million non-refundable gift with the EB-5 program's $800,000 job-creating investment.…
Nebraska Court Orders U.S. Approval of EB-1A in Mukherji V. Miller Final Merits Determination
A Nebraska federal court has ordered USCIS to approve an EB-1A visa for journalist Anahita Mukherji, ruling the…
EB-3 Visa Reform Could Help Solve Construction Labor Shortage
A comprehensive look at U.1S. immigration sponsorship for FY 2027, focusing on the dual tracks of EB-3 reform…
EB-5 Choice Expands EB-5 Regional Centers to Support Green Card Access
USCIS and DHS have signaled a 2026 agenda centered on efficiency and transparency for the EB-5 program. With…
Trump’s Gold Card Complicates EB-5 Renewal as Advocates Seek Coexistence
President Trump’s new Gold Card program offers U.S. residency in exchange for a $1 million financial gift. It…
Past F-1 Error Flags in Marriage-Based Green Card Applications
New USCIS protocols are surfacing past F-1 student status errors during marriage green card adjustments. Enhanced data integration…
EB-2 India Backlog Holds at July 2013 in February 2026 Bulletin
EB-2 India remains stalled in the February 2026 Visa Bulletin with a Final Action Date of July 15,…
US Embassy in Dushanbe Confirms Green Card Lottery Suspension
The U.S. has indefinitely suspended the Green Card Lottery (Diversity Visa) program as of January 2026. Citing national…
USCIS Tightens Evidence Standards for Marriage-Based Green Card Petitions
Applying for a marriage green card in 2026 involves strict enforcement, mandatory interviews, and facial biometrics. USCIS now…