2026 Gift Tax Exclusion for Noncitizen Spouse: Limit Is $194,000, Not Unlimited
The 2026 IRS gift tax exclusion for noncitizen spouses is $194,000. Transfers above this limit for non-U.S. citizens…
F-1 Students, OPT Workers and H-1B Employees: How to Protect Status Until I-140
A comprehensive guide for foreign students and workers on maintaining immigration compliance from F-1 status through the I-140…
Indian EB-5 Unreserved Visa Numbers Hit Pause Through FY 2026, Blocking Green Cards
The U.S. has reached the FY 2026 limit for Indian EB-5 Unreserved visas; issuance is paused until the…
Saudi Green Card Holders Must Obtain Qiwa Work Permit to Maintain Premium Residency
Saudi Arabia mandates Qiwa work permits for Premium Residency holders, while the U.S. shifts Green Card processing back…
Justice Department Adds Procedural Rule, Certification Letters in USCIS Policy Shift
The DOJ proposed a new rule on June 16, 2026, to help T-visa holders speed up Green Card…
North Okanagan Shuswap Sees High Demand for Rural Community Immigration Pilot
RCIP demand outstrips federal PR spaces in BC, while the US shifts toward consular processing, signaling tighter North…
U.S. Says It Has No Plans to Revoke Green Card of Iran War Critic Trita Parsi
State Department confirms no current plans to revoke Trita Parsi's green card but warns residency is conditional on…
IRCC Reports Faster Processing Times for Economic Permanent Resident Applicants
Canada cuts immigration wait times while U.S. Green Card processing remains volatile, ranging from 9 to 35 months…
Islamic Ministry Denies Receiving Anti-Gambling Petition Targeting US Green Card Lottery
The 2026 suspension of the US Green Card Lottery mirrors old religious debates in the Maldives as 55,000…
Office of Homeland Security Statistics Show Top U.S. Cities for Family Green Card Holders
New York and Miami lead the 2024 list of top cities for family green cards as new 2026…
Swedish Parliament Abolishes Permanent Residency for Refugees Under Tidö Agreement
Sweden abolished permanent residency for new refugees on June 9, 2026, shifting to temporary permits and tougher citizenship…
How to Get a Green Card: Every Path Explained
Key Takeaways Five paths lead to a green card; family sponsorship has no annual cap for immediate relatives…
USCIS Officers Question Why 1.2M Green Card Applicants Choose Adjustment of Status Over Consular Processing
USCIS is questioning why green card applicants chose Adjustment of Status over consular processing, shifting focus to discretionary…
Rep. Gallego Launches Push to Repeal Trump Green Card Rule Using Congressional Review Act
Senator Ruben Gallego fights to repeal a Trump policy forcing 1.2M green card applicants to leave the U.S.…