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
Current Green Card Rules Under Trump: What Applicants Need to Know
New 2026 green card rules mandate interviews for all marriage cases and expand public charge vetting, significantly increasing the risk of application denials.
Green Card no longer needs to be printed for travelling abroad by car
Effective in 2025, the electronic Green Card can now serve as valid car insurance proof in most participating…
RCIP unveils first designated employers in Timmins for newcomers
Timmins, Ontario, announces its first RCIP and FCIP designated employers, boosting rural immigration opportunities. Foreign applicants need a…
REAL ID to Be Required for Green Card Holders on US Flights in 2025
After May 7, 2025, domestic flights in the U.S. require REAL ID-compliant identification or accepted documents such as…
Student green card holders face deportation threats over activism
Mahmoud Khalil and Mohsen Mahdawi, student green card holders, face possible deportation due to pro-Palestinian protests. Officials rely…
How a Theft Under $5000 charge in Canada affects US Green Card hopes
Even withdrawn or dropped Theft Under $5000 charges in Canada appear in US immigration checks. Green Card applicants…
How to keep your U.S. green card while studying at a university in Canada
U.S. green card holders can study in Canada with careful planning—apply for a reentry permit, maintain U.S. ties,…
IR-5 Parent Green Card Visa: How to Bring Parents to the U.S.
Learn how U.S. citizens 21+ can sponsor parents for a Green Card via the IR-5 category, covering forms,…
Trump Administration faces lawsuit over citizenship assistance cuts
MIRA and multiple organizations are challenging the Trump Administration for stopping congressionally-allocated citizenship assistance grants. The lawsuit, focused…
Cliona Ward held at Tacoma ICE center despite decades on green card
Irish green card holder Cliona Ward was detained at Tacoma ICE center over expunged drug convictions. Despite her…