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.
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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 implications for Indian EB-5 investors with priority dates after May 1, 2019, according to the May 2025 Visa Bulletin?
Indian EB-5 investors with priority dates after May 1, 2019, will need to wait for further updates in future Visa Bulletins before they can proceed with their applications.
Read: May 2025 Visa Bulletin slows Indian EB-5 progress by six months
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IRCC Reports Faster Processing Times for Economic Permanent Resident Applicants
Canada cuts immigration wait times while U.S. Green Card processing remains volatile, ranging from 9 to 35 months…
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Office of Homeland Security Statistics Show Top U.S. Cities for Family Green Card Holders
New York and Miami lead the 2024 list of top cities for family green cards as new 2026…
Green Card Holders in India Face U.S. Tax Filing as Resident Aliens, Even Without U.S. Income
Green card holders in India must file U.S. tax returns on worldwide income until formal status abandonment, even…
IRCC Reviews Express Entry French Draw #418 After Points Glitch Affects Candidates
IRCC reviews technical glitch in Express Entry Draw #418 after eligible French-language candidates were bypassed by the automated…
India Hits EB-2 Visa Bulletin Final Action Date Limit as US Green Cards Run Out
EB-2 India visa quota for FY 2026 is exhausted. No new issuances until October 1, 2026. Final action…