Green Card
Priority date movement, processing time updates, and policy changes for U.S. permanent residency. Covers employment-based (EB-1 through EB-5), family-sponsored, and diversity visa green card categories.
Top questions about Green Card
Answers from VisaVerge guidesWhat are some of the risks faced by green card applicants and immigrants under Project 2025?
Green card applicants and immigrants face heightened scrutiny, increased risk of detention, and potential loss of status if they have any irregularities in their immigration history.
Read: Canadian Mother Detained By ICE During Green Card Interview: 'I Want My Vote Back'What changes were made to U.S. immigration policies in 2025 that affect Green Card holders?
The 2025 Immigration Rules increased scrutiny at U.S. borders, intensified documentation and intent requirements, and broadened the categories under which Green Card holders may face deportation.
Read: Green Card Holders Face Questions Over Timing of International TravelWhat are the potential risks faced by green card applicants due to these policies?
The indefinite pause delays green card processing for certain countries without being an outright denial, and work permits for affected groups dropped to 18 months, increasing the risk of employment gaps.
Read: Immigration Suspensions Spark Discrimination Concerns Amid National Security JustificationsWhat changes have been made to U.S. immigration rules in 2025 that affect green card holders?
The 2025 Immigration Rules broaden deportation grounds for green card holders, including minor offenses like traffic misdemeanors, and allow ICE greater authority to detain individuals in previously safe zones such as schools or hospitals.
Read: Filipino Ambassador Warns U.S. Green Card Holders of Immigration RisksWhat specific impact does the new policy have on Indian nationals applying for Green Cards in 2025?
Most impact comes from broader changes like enhanced entry-exit biometrics, stricter residence reviews, and longer adjustment backlogs in EB-2 and EB-3.
Read: Green Card Changes in 2025: Biometric Entry-Exit and Reexaminations
Trump updates USCIS rules: Deportation for green card holders who vote or misrepresent citizenship
A USCIS policy enacted in August 2025 requires denial of citizenship and potential deportation for green card holders who voted, registered to vote, or falsely claimed citizenship; it applies immediately,…
I-140 Approval Isn’t Residency: Understanding Green Card Steps Ahead
I-140 approval confirms employment-based eligibility and locks a priority date but does not grant a green card. Only…
Israelis Back Palestinian Green Card Holder Detained Amid Citizenship Interview Controversy
Mohsen Mahdawi was detained by ICE during a USCIS interview on April 14, 2025, using a rare Secretary…
US Updates CSPA Age Calculation: Impact on EB-5, H-1B, and Green Card Kids
Effective August 15, 2025, USCIS will use only Visa Bulletin Final Action Dates for CSPA age calculations, reducing…
Netizens Outraged After Green Card Granted Despite Dismissed Indecent Exposure
A man got a green card in July 2025 after disclosing a dismissed indecent‑exposure charge and traffic tickets.…
Mother Pleads for Help as Korean‑Born Green Card Holder Detained
PhD student and green card holder Tae Heung "Will" Kim has been detained at SFO since July 21,…
Big change in H‑1B and green card soon, says Lutnick — Indians affected?
DHS’s January 17, 2025 H-1B modernization rule tightens specialty-occupation standards and integrity checks. A proposed wage-based lottery would…
USCIS Reverts CSPA Rule: What Green Card Applicants Should Know Now
Effective August 15, 2025, USCIS will use the State Department’s Final Action Dates chart for CSPA age calculations…
Trump team plots H‑1B overhaul and green card shake‑up — what Indians face
OIRA cleared a rule on August 13, 2025, to end the H-1B lottery and rank applications by wage,…
Green Card Guide for Foreign Workers: Understanding PERM Processing Times
By late August 2025, PERM remains backlogged: PWD 5–8 months, recruitment 2–3 months, and analyst review 15–17 months.…