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.
Top questions about Green Cards
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 major changes in employment-based visa processing in 2024?
In August 2024, the Biden administration plans to expand employment-based visa processing for U.S.-educated professionals and DACA recipients, helping them secure work visas more quickly.
Read: White House Employment Immigration Plans For Rest of the Year 2024
IRS Lists 2026 Standard Deduction at $32,200 for Married Couples Filing Jointly
The 2026 standard deduction rises to $32,200 for married couples and $16,100 for singles, simplifying federal tax filing for the 2027 tax season.
DHS Proposes Tougher EB-5 Investor Visa Rules Under 2022 Reform Law
DHS proposes stricter EB-5 rules, new $1.4M investment tier, and enhanced fraud oversight, with automatic price adjustments starting…
MP Yvan Baker Proposes Permanent Residency Pathway for Ukrainians via CUAET Visas
MP Yvan Baker urges Canada to grant permanent residency to 305,000 Ukrainians on temporary CUAET visas as the…
USCIS Restricts Green Card Adjustment of Status and Ends Signature Error Corrections in July 2026
USCIS restricts Green Card Adjustment of Status and ends signature error corrections in July 2026, alongside major visa…
NTSB Report Links Fatal Crash to Poor Weather with Embedded Thunderstorms
NTSB preliminary report cites poor weather and thunderstorms in the Georgia helicopter crash that killed a groom and…
27 States Back Federal Scholarship Tax Credit in One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Twenty-seven states join the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program, offering a $1,700 credit for K-12 donations starting in…
1.8 Trillion Won in Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Credit Paid, Up to 3.3 Million Won Per Household
South Korea's June 2026 tax reform redirects 1.8 trillion won to low-income households, offering refundable credits up to…
Lebanon’s Finance Committee Approves Golden Visa for $500,000 Investments
Lebanon's budget committee approved a draft 'golden visa' law requiring a $500,000 investment from foreigners and diaspora members…
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…
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…