Green Card
Green Card category provides key information on permanent residency in the U.S., latest policy changes, and application strategies for a smooth transition.
60-Year-Old Indian Woman Detained at Long Beach Green Card Interview
During a Dec. 1 biomarkers appointment in Long Beach, federal agents arrested 60-year-old Babblejit Kaur, despite her family saying her Form I-485 was approved. She was shackled and moved overnight…
Rosemount Woman Detained by ICE During Green Card Interview
At a USCIS green card interview, Concepcion Macias-Pulido was detained after a decades-old false citizenship claim triggered an…
Guidelines for Indian Nationals Attending U.S. Visa Interviews
Verify your immigration status before any USCIS or consular appointment. Overstays and unauthorized work can prompt detention if…
Detained at Green Card Interview: Impacts for Immigrant Applicants
Babblejit Kaur, an Indian-origin Long Beach resident, was detained by ICE during a USCIS biometrics appointment despite an…
CBP biometric entry/exit to apply to all non-citizens
On Dec. 26, 2025, CBP will mandate live facial recognition scans for all non‑citizen travelers, including Green Card…
Marriage-Based Green Card Applicants Face New Challenges and Arrests
In 2025 USCIS tightened marriage-based green card processing with stricter intake checks, form-edition enforcement, more RFEs, and increased…
End of Family Reunification Parole for Seven Countries by Jan 14, 2026
DHS will terminate FRP for seven countries, effective January 14, 2026, after a December 15 Federal Register notice.…
FRP Overview: Purpose, Eligibility, and Its Termination Update
DHS will end FRP categorical processes; most paroles expire January 14, 2026. Timely I-485 filings (by December 15,…
Citizenship Surrenders and U.S. Paths for Indian Immigrants
India’s MEA reported 8,96,843 citizenship renunciations from 2020–2024, peaking in 2022. The ministry lacks income and occupation data,…
What Not to Say at Your U.S. Visa Interview (2025–2026)
Short visa interviews demand complete honesty. Review DS-160 and your immigration timeline 30 days before, collect supporting documents…