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.
Green Card Update Shows Gains for Applicants: Full Changes List
In 2025 USCIS mandates form editions 01/20/25, separate payments per form, and submission of the sealed I-693 medical exam with initial I-485. Older editions risk rejection and increased fraud scrutiny…
DHS Sets Three Vetting Checks for H-1B and Green Card Applicants
DHS announced a three-prong test—eligibility, economic contribution, integrity—for H-1B and employment-based green cards. A $100,000 fee applies to…
Green Card Applicant Detained 16 Days After Texas Border Delivery
After a 16-day detention at a Texas border crossing, Green Card applicant Kouame won bond release on November…
Woman Detained Despite Green Card Alleges Hispanic Bias
A Brazilian woman with an approved petition was detained by ICE during a September 2025 green-card interview. Data…
Kristi Noem: Green Card Processing Sped Up with Strong Vetting
Kristi Noem announced faster, tighter green card and visa processing, citing reduced backlogs and more naturalizations. The administration…
Trump’s H-1B Remarks Lift IT Stocks; What It Means for Talent
A presidential remark praising foreign skilled workers lifted sentiment, pushing Indian IT shares up to 3%, though no…
Delays in Green Card Interviews and Naturalization After Shutdown
USCIS remains operational after the October 1, 2025 shutdown, but Green Card interviews are delayed and naturalization ceremonies…
Are EB-2 and EB-3 Priority Dates Safe During a Government Shutdown?
During a shutdown, USCIS continues fee-funded filings (I-140, I-485 if current) while DOL halts PERM and wage requests.…
Shutdown Effects on USCIS Premium Processing Timelines for H-1B/L-1
USCIS maintains Premium Processing during the shutdown, but new H-1B petitions needing LCAs are frozen due to DOL…
What Happened to PERM Audits During the 2025 Government Shutdown
DOL resumed PERM processing on November 3, 2025, and issued a 33-day automatic extension for audit responses due…