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
USCIS Ends I-512 Combo Cards, Issues Separate EAD and AP Documents
USCIS stopped issuing the I-512 Combo Card in July 2025. Applicants receive separate EAD and Advance Parole documents to speed processing. While employers verify only EAD, applicants must manage two…
EB2 India Visa Bulletin Predictions for August 2025 Based on Past Data
EB2 India applicants face continued backlog in August 2025 Visa Bulletin with little to no priority date movement.…
How to Track Your Green Card Delivery Step-by-Step
Use USCIS and USPS online tools to track your green card delivery. Set up accounts, update your address…
Securing a Green Card Through Real Estate Investment Explained
The EB-5 program provides a direct path to U.S. permanent residency through significant investments creating jobs. The 2022…
USA Enforces Stricter Policy on Visa and Green Card Cancellations
The 2025 US visa policy changes include a wider Travel Ban, stricter green card revocations, and social media…
Indian EB-5 Investors Sue USCIS Chief Over Denied Green Cards
Seven Indian investors sued USCIS in 2025 for denying EB-5 petitions without redeployment options after a Texas regional…
How to Legally Apply for a Green Card Amid Trump’s Citizenship Law Rethink
The 2025 green card process involves submitting correct petitions, new medical exam rules, mandatory biographic registration, and navigating…
Brandon, Manitoba Unveils Designated Employers for Rural PR Pathway
Brandon’s RCIP matches skilled foreign workers to designated employers, offering clear routes to permanent residence. It targets labor…
Trump Administration Resumes Green Card Processing for Cuban Migrants
As of June 21, 2025, green card processing for Cuban migrants resumed after a court order. New medical…
Visakhapatnam Resident Achieves Rare EB-1 Green Card in 2025
A Visakhapatnam resident’s 2025 EB-1 green card approval highlights the challenges Indian applicants face due to backlog delays.…