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
ICE Arrests Green Card Holder Mahmoud Khalil Over Columbia Protests
On March 10, 2025, ICE arrested Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and recent graduate, for alleged immigration violations, revoking his green card. Khalil had led prominent pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia…
Immigration Group Challenges Sudden Change to USCIS Green Card Forms
An immigration advocacy group sued USCIS on March 7, 2025, over a sudden update to 12 green card…
New Brunswick Launches Two New Pathways to Permanent Residence
New Brunswick reopened two enhanced Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) pathways on March 5, 2025. These programs aim to…
USCIS Limits Gender Markers on Form I-485. What Should Applicants Do?
USCIS mandates the 10/24/24 edition of Form I-485 in 2026, requiring binary gender markers and medical exams at…
Can a U.S. President Grant a Green Card or Citizenship?
A U.S. President cannot personally grant green cards or citizenship; these powers are strictly limited by Congress and…
Can Green Card Holders Get SSI Benefits Starting in 2025?
In 2025, Green Card holders (Lawful Permanent Residents) may qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments if they…
Canada Unveils Pathway to Permanent Residence for Home Care Workers
Canada's IRCC will launch Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots on March 31, 2025, offering skilled caregivers immediate permanent…
Religious Worker Green Cards Stall as EB-4 Backlogs Push Past R-1 Visas
EB-4 religious worker green cards face severe 2026 backlogs. New rules help R-1 holders stay, but permanent residency…
Trinidad and Tobago Immigrants in U.S. Worry Over Deportation Fears
Trinidad and Tobago nationals in the US, including greencard holders and naturalized citizens, fear deportation under Trump’s strict…
Green Card Holder Travel Guide: How to Reenter the U.S. Safely
Green card holders must plan carefully for trips over 6 months and file Form I-131 for absences over…