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
Can a Criminal Record Put a Green Card Holder at Risk of Deportation?
New 2026 enforcement rules mean green card holders with criminal records face increased risks of deportation, detention, and reentry denial.
Green Card Holders and Deportations Under 8 U.S.C. § 1227: What Triggers Removal
Green card holders face rising deportation risks for crimes and long trips. Legal rights remain, but naturalization is…
Can You Renew Your Driver’s License if Your Green Card Expires?
Recent USCIS policy grants a 24-month green card validity extension for those filing Form N-400 on/after December 12,…
40 New U.S. Citizens Welcomed in Ceremony at Historic Toledo Club
On February 19, 2025, 40 individuals from diverse countries were sworn in as U.S. citizens at the Toledo…
March 2025 Visa Bulletin Brings Progress for EB-2 and EB-3 Applicants
The March 2025 Visa Bulletin shows progress in EB-2 and EB-3 green card priority dates, with significant advancements…
Is the Green Card Lottery Ending and What Rules Still Apply?
The DV-2026 Green Card Lottery remains active with 55,000 visas available. Selectees must finish processing by Sept 30,…
March 2025 Visa Bulletin: Green Card Wait for Indians Eases by 6 Weeks
The March 2025 U.S. Visa Bulletin brings good news for Indian green card applicants, with significant advancements in…
House Republicans Move to End Diversity Visa Program, Putting Green Card Lottery at Risk
House Republicans aim to end the Diversity Visa Program, jeopardizing 55,000 annual green cards for migrants from low-immigration…
Trump Administration’s Plans May Deepen Green Card Waits for Indians
The Trump administration's proposed immigration policies, including Project 2025, may heavily impact Indians awaiting green cards, potentially increasing…
Can Trump End the U.S. Diversity Visa Lottery and What Applicants Should Know
The U.S. Green Card Lottery faces delays and new rules under the Trump administration, risking permanent visa losses…