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.
Understanding the I-551 Stamp While Awaiting Your Green Card
The I-551 stamp temporarily proves permanent resident status, allowing work and travel while awaiting a Green Card. It is valid up to one year and requires a USCIS appointment with…
Can a US Green Card Holder Travel to Canada in 2025?
Starting July 2025, U.S. Green Card holders no longer need an eTA for Canada travel. They must carry…
L1A Visa to Green Card Timeline: Steps and Processing Duration
Converting an L1A visa to a green card via EB-1C generally takes 12–24 months. Applicants must keep valid…
ICE Betrayal? The Hidden Trap in Green Card Interviews
In 2025, marriage-based green card applicants face stricter USCIS interviews, mandatory updated forms, fewer RFEs, and higher deportation…
Indian Startup Founders Can Now Self‑Sponsor H‑1B Visas in 2025
Indian entrepreneurs can now self-sponsor H-1B visas through their U.S. startups without separate employers. Key steps include company…
Green Card Holder of Six Decades Faces Deportation After Japan Trip
Victor Avila, longtime green card holder, faces deportation for a 2009 minor offense. Post-2017 ICE policies target residents…
Green Card Replacement Processing Times Surge Nearly 1,000 Percent
In 2025, Form I-90 processing times grew to an average of 4.3 months, causing challenges for green card…
US Immigration Backlog Reaches New High with Green Card Delays Soaring
The U.S. immigration backlog reached record highs with millions stalled over decades due to visa limits, staffing shortages,…
Canadian Mother Detained By ICE During Green Card Interview: ‘I Want My Vote Back’
The detention of Cynthia Olivera during a green card interview exemplifies increased immigration enforcement risks in the U.S.…
Big Beautiful Bill’s Healthcare Rollback Hits Green Card Holders
The 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill restricts healthcare subsidies for immigrants, tightens H-1B visa requirements, expands border enforcement…