Green Cards
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.
Form I-526 Instructions for Standalone EB-5 Investor Petition (01/20/25)
Form I-526 lets standalone EB‑5 investors petition after investing required capital into a U.S. NCE. Applicants must document lawful source of funds, create ten full‑time qualifying jobs, and classify the…
EB-3 and Other Workers Near FY-2025 Cap: What “Unavailable” Means
The Department of State cautions EB-3 and Other Workers may reach annual visa limits before September 30, 2025.…
EB-2 India Aug–Sep 2025: Why Final Action Stayed at Jan 1, 2013
August–September 2025 Visa Bulletins freeze EB-2 India at Final Action Date January 1, 2013 and Dates for Filing…
EB-2 India: August vs September 2025 — No Movement, FA 01JAN13 DFF 01FEB13
EB-2 India showed no movement in August and September 2025: FA 01JAN13 and DFF 01FEB13. Finalized FY-2025 numbers…
State Department Proposes Passport-Scan Requirement for Diversity Visa Lottery
A proposed rule would require valid passports and compliant passport scans (e.g., JPEG under 5 MB) at DV…
Remove Conditions on a Marriage-Based Green Card: 90-Day Window Guide
To transition from a conditional to a permanent green card, residents must file Form I-751 within 90 days…
File I-751 Within 90 Days to Remove Conditions on Marriage Green Card
Form I-751 converts a 2-year marriage green card to a 10-year card. In 2026, the fee is $750.…
USCIS Tightens 2025 Marriage Green Card Rules, Raising Fraud Risks
USCIS intensified 2025 enforcement: mandatory 01/20/25 I-485 edition, updated I-130/I-129F, increased financial checks, and August policy permitting removal…
Understanding Priority Dates and Visa Bulletin for EB-3 Applicants
EB-3 visas require employer sponsorship, PERM certification, and meeting job qualifications. The Priority Date and Visa Bulletin control…
Process and Benefits of Downgrading from EB-2 to EB-3 for Indians
Downgrading EB-2 to EB-3 helps Indian applicants fast-track green card by filing I-485 earlier. It requires employer cooperation,…