Green Card
Green Card category provides key information on permanent residency in the U.S., latest policy changes, and application strategies for a smooth transition.
Did shutdown changes impact naturalization, green cards, and refugees?
In October 2025, USCIS continued fee-funded adjudications but reduced public-facing services while prioritizing security vetting. PERM paused at DOL, halting many employer-sponsored green card steps; refugee resettlement also paused. Applicants…
US Siblings Green Card: Who Qualifies, Costs, and Waiting Times
Citizens 21+ file Form I-130 to sponsor siblings; USCIS approval takes 12–18 months but Visa Bulletin limits in…
Diversity Visa Start Date Still Unknown Amid DV-2027 Delays
The State Department delayed the DV-2027 registration start date while implementing entry-process changes, likely tied to a new…
Understanding the SSA, SSN, and Employee Benefits in the U.S.
The SSA issues SSNs that link wages to retirement, disability, and survivor benefits and support immigration checks. F-1…
Debunking the 65-Month Green Card Timeline: Official Times
The 65-month figure stems from an isolated case with a late RFE reply and is not agency guidance.…
Losing Your Green Card Abroad: How Absence Affects LPR Status
Long absences abroad risk a finding of abandonment of permanent residency. Over 180 days triggers scrutiny; beyond one…
Diabetes and U.S. visas: What the new guidelines actually mean
Social posts falsely claimed diabetes disqualifies visa applicants. In reality, immigrant exams screen infectious diseases; chronic illnesses may…
2025 Health-Based Visa Guidelines Could Deny Obese or Heart Patients
New 2025 guidance tells consular officers to weigh projected lifetime medical costs and family caregiving obligations in immigrant…
Trump Admin Reveals Fresh DV-2027 Lottery Dates and Fees
The State Department says DV-2027 registration is not open as of November 6, 2025. Expect official October–November 2025…
State Department Issues 2027 Green Card Advisory, DV-2027 Details
DV-2027 registration is on hold as of November 6, 2025, for system modernization and a $1 fee rollout.…