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.
EB-2 India Priority Date Stuck at 2013: Over 11 Years Wait Expected
The EB-2 priority date for Indian nationals remains January 1, 2013, causing an 11-year wait. Applicants with later dates cannot apply for adjustment of status yet. Maintaining valid status, exploring…
Why Do EB-2 India Applicants Face Lengthy Green Card Wait Times?
Indian EB-2 green card applicants face decades-long waits due to 7% per-country visa limits. Visa bulletin cutoff dates…
Why EB-2 Is the Most Common Green Card Path for Indian Software Engineers
Indian software engineers follow the EB-2 green card path involving labor certification, I-140 petition, and a long wait…
Diversity Visa Winners Challenge New U.S. Travel Ban and Visa Rules
For Fiscal Year 2025, the Diversity Visa program offers about 52,000 visas after reductions. New travel bans and…
Can I File I-140 and I-485 Concurrently with EB-2 India Priority Date?
EB-2 India concurrent filing of I-140 and I-485 requires a current priority date per the Visa Bulletin. Most…
EB-2 NIW vs Employer-Sponsored I-140: Best Choice for Indians in 2025
Indian nationals applying for EB-2 green cards in 2025 face severe visa backlogs and must choose between self-petitioning…
Do I Need to Wait 10-15 Years for EB-2 India Green Card?
The EB-2 India green card process involves a 12-18 year visa backlog caused by demand and country limits.…
What Is Form I-485 and When Can EB-2 India Applicants File?
EB-2 India applicants face over 12 years waiting due to retrogression. Filing Form I-485 enables work authorization and…
2025 Visa Bulletin Update: Key EB-2 India Changes to Know Now
The July-August 2025 Visa Bulletin keeps EB-2 India cutoff at January 1, 2013. Visa numbers may run out…
EB-1 Upgrade Strategy: Enhance Your Profile While Waiting for EB-2 India
As of mid-2025, EB-2 India green card applicants face lengthy backlogs. The EB-1 India category moves slightly faster…