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
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. Key differences include family coverage costs, legal risks, and processing timelines for…
Nebraska Court Orders U.S. Approval of EB-1A in Mukherji V. Miller Final Merits Determination
A Nebraska federal court has ordered USCIS to approve an EB-1A visa for journalist Anahita Mukherji, ruling the…
EB-3 Visa Reform Could Help Solve Construction Labor Shortage
A comprehensive look at U.1S. immigration sponsorship for FY 2027, focusing on the dual tracks of EB-3 reform…
EB-5 Choice Expands EB-5 Regional Centers to Support Green Card Access
USCIS and DHS have signaled a 2026 agenda centered on efficiency and transparency for the EB-5 program. With…
Trump’s Gold Card Complicates EB-5 Renewal as Advocates Seek Coexistence
President Trump’s new Gold Card program offers U.S. residency in exchange for a $1 million financial gift. It…
Past F-1 Error Flags in Marriage-Based Green Card Applications
New USCIS protocols are surfacing past F-1 student status errors during marriage green card adjustments. Enhanced data integration…
EB-2 India Backlog Holds at July 2013 in February 2026 Bulletin
EB-2 India remains stalled in the February 2026 Visa Bulletin with a Final Action Date of July 15,…
US Embassy in Dushanbe Confirms Green Card Lottery Suspension
The U.S. has indefinitely suspended the Green Card Lottery (Diversity Visa) program as of January 2026. Citing national…
USCIS Tightens Evidence Standards for Marriage-Based Green Card Petitions
Applying for a marriage green card in 2026 involves strict enforcement, mandatory interviews, and facial biometrics. USCIS now…
DV-2027 registration delayed, not canceled, per official updates
The U.S. government has clarified that the DV-2027 Diversity Visa lottery is delayed for process improvements, not canceled.…