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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
No State Income Tax on Retirement Income Matters for Immigrants and Visa Holders
Compare state taxes on Social Security, IRAs, and pensions for 2026. Learn which states offer the best exemptions for retirees and immigrants.
DV-2026 Diversity Visa (green Card) Lottery Excludes 19 Countries on October 2, 2024
The U.S. excludes 19 countries from DV-2026 and mandates new passport requirements and fees for future lotteries to…
EB-2 China April 2026 Visa Bulletin: 3-Year Retrogression While ROW Goes Current
The April 2026 Visa Bulletin (Number 13, Volume XI), released by the U.S. Department of State on March…
EB-3 India April 2026 Visa Bulletin: Why It Is Not Moving
The April 2026 Visa Bulletin delivered a gut punch to EB-3 India applicants. While EB-2 India surged forward…
April 2026 Visa Bulletin EB-2 India: What It Means for Your Priority Date
The April 2026 Visa Bulletin (Number 13, Volume XI), released by the U.S. Department of State on March…
State Department Tightens Diversity Visa Rules, Requires Passport JPEG on DS-5501 Form
New U.S. rules for DV-2027 require a $1 fee and passport scan uploads to combat fraud, effective April…
State Department Reinstates Passport Requirement for Diversity Visa Lottery
The U.S. reinstates passport requirements for the DV-2028 lottery to curb fraud, requiring applicants to provide passport data…
U.S. Green Card Lottery Stalls for 2026 and 2027 Amid Unverified Policy Rumors
U.S. Diversity Visa program faces delays and processing halts for 2026 and 2027 cycles, amid unverified rumors of…
BIA Ruling Lets U.S. Citizens Contest Approved Petitions in Removal Cases
The BIA's Matter of JIN ruling allows U.S. citizens to submit marriage fraud evidence to challenge approved petitions…
Trump Gold Card Vs. EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program for Indian Investors
The article contrasts the Trump Gold Card's $1 million non-refundable gift with the EB-5 program's $800,000 job-creating investment.…