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
Marriage-Based Green Card Rules and Fraud Detection at USCIS
USCIS implements AI fraud detection and mandatory interviews for marriage green cards, with processing times for domestic cases reaching 10-14 months in 2026.
Uzbekistan tops 2025 U.S. Diversity Visa Lottery winner list
Uzbekistan ranked first globally in the 2025 U.S. Diversity Visa Lottery, with 5,564 winners. Over two million Uzbek…
UK spouse visa rules after relationship breakdown: what families face
UK spouse visa policies require proof of genuine relationships and a £29,000 income from 2025. A breakup triggers…
USCIS Shatters Records With EB-1 Petitions Surge
EB-1 and K-1 immigration routes face record demand but stricter scrutiny and longer queues. EB-1 approval rates dropped…
EB2 green card process can begin while on OPT, experts say
OPT holders may start the EB2 green card process with employer support. Approved I-140 doesn’t skip the H-1B…
Ethiopia leads world in Diversity Visa winners over two decades
Ethiopia leads as the top Diversity Visa recipient from 1995–2016, followed by Nigeria. Africa’s prominence increased as eligibility…
DV lottery winners face tough odds despite eligibility requirements
The Diversity Visa (DV) lottery offers a path to a U.S. green card but features low odds, strict…
Diversity Visa Lottery offers 55,000 immigrant visas to United States
The Diversity Visa Lottery grants up to 55,000 immigrant visas annually to applicants from eligible countries. It requires…
DV Lottery offers a pathway to a Green Card for select countries
The Diversity Visa Lottery gives select individuals from underrepresented countries the chance to apply for a U.S. Green…
How DV Lottery Winners on F-1 Visas Can Apply for a Green Card Without Losing Status
F-1 students winning the 2026 DV Lottery must maintain status and file quickly before the September 30, 2026…