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
Green Card Holder Detained at SFO Transferred to Arizona Center
South Korean green card holder Tae Heung Kim was detained at San Francisco Airport due to a minor 2011 marijuana charge. ICE’s detention numbers have risen 20%, with Arizona housing…
Why EB-2 Is the Most Common Green Card Path for Indian Software Engineers
Indian software engineers follow the EB-2 green card path involving labor certification, I-140 petition, and a long wait…
Meaning of “Member of Professions with Advanced Degree or Exceptional Ability, Section 203(b)(2)” on I-140 Notice
EB-2 visa approval via I-140 means eligibility for professionals with advanced degrees or exceptional ability. National Interest Waivers…
Green Card Holders Must Carry Proof of Status At All Times
From April 11, 2025, Green Card holders and other noncitizens 14+ must register online using Form G-325R, be…
CBP Found Over 1,400 Green Card Holders Inadmissible in Five Months Under Trump
CBP’s enforcement against green card holders has sharply increased since 2018, with thousands found inadmissible yearly under stricter…
Over 1.2 Million Indian Tech Workers Demand Action on Green Card Backlog
Indian nationals endure decades-long waits for employment-based green cards due to USCIS’s 11.3 million backlog and restrictive per-country…
What Happens When You Voluntarily Surrender Your Green Card
To surrender your green card, submit USCIS Form I-407 and your card, lose permanent resident rights, notify the…
Korean Scientist With Green Card Detained Over a Week Without Lawyer Access
Permanent resident Tae Heung Kim faces detention without counsel over a sealed minor offense since July 21, 2025.…
Immigration Judge Grants Bond to High School Theater Manager
Immigration judge approved a $10,000 bond for Fernando Rocha on July 29, 2025, due to his asylum application…
USCIS Report Reveals Criminal Exploitation of Special Immigrant Juvenile Program
USCIS exposed widespread fraud in the Special Immigrant Juvenile program, including gang infiltration and age fraud. Over half…