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 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 ReexaminationsWhat 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 Risks
U.S. Flags “not Sufficiently Vetted” Green Card Cases Under Presidential Proclamation 10949
Guide to filing Form I-485 in 2026, covering new security vetting, social media checks, eligibility requirements, and steps for Green Card adjustment of status.
Judge Nears Temporary Restraining Order on Family Reunification Parole (FRP) for Green Card Holders
A federal judge blocked the ending of Family Reunification Parole, while advocates warn green card holders of aggressive…
DV-2026 Diversity Visa (green Card) Lottery Excludes 19 Countries on October 2, 2024
The U.S. excludes 19 countries from DV-2026 and mandates new passport requirements and fees for future lotteries to…
EB-2 China April 2026 Visa Bulletin: 3-Year Retrogression While ROW Goes Current
The April 2026 Visa Bulletin (Number 13, Volume XI), released by the U.S. Department of State on March…
Can I File I-485 in April 2026? Check Your Eligibility Now
The April 2026 Visa Bulletin brought historic movements across multiple employment-based and family-sponsored categories. EB-2 Rest of World,…
Homeland Security Reinterprets Law, Traps Legal Refugees in Indefinite Detention
DHS reinterprets law to allow the arrest and indefinite detention of legal refugees who haven't secured green cards…
2.7 Million Credit Report Errors Go Unfixed as Consumer Bureau Weakens Dispute Process
Credit bureaus are dismissing more disputes as the CFPB shifts complaint procedures, creating new hurdles for immigrants and…
H-4 Worker Faces Green Card Delay After Merger Blocks PERM Labor Certification
Corporate mergers can invalidate pending PERM cases if new owners refuse Successor in Interest status, causing years of…
Immigration Agents Arrest 3 as Refugees in Texas Fight Trump’s Green Card Deadline
New policy mandates ICE detention and re-vetting for refugees without green cards after one year, sparking legal battles…
Chet Hanks Says He Is Stranded in Colombia, Needs Green Card Despite U.S. Citizenship
Chet Hanks stranded in Colombia after airline denies boarding; incident highlights U.S. requirement that dual citizens must use…