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Proposed rule could bar permanent residency for those using benefits

DHS’s November 2025 draft rule would broaden the public charge test to weigh projected use of non‑cash benefits, potentially making…

Navigating EB-5 Cliffs: I-485, Securities Compliance, Visas, Sunset

In 2025 EB-5 investors should coordinate concurrent I-526/I-526E and I-485 filings, rigorous securities compliance, preparation for I-829, and monitor the…

Trump Plan Tightens Green Card Access for Ban-Country Immigrants

A DHS draft would instruct officers to treat birth in 19 flagged countries as a heavy negative for green card…

Green Card Update Shows Gains for Applicants: Full Changes List

In 2025 USCIS mandates form editions 01/20/25, separate payments per form, and submission of the sealed I-693 medical exam with…

DHS Sets Three Vetting Checks for H-1B and Green Card Applicants

DHS announced a three-prong test—eligibility, economic contribution, integrity—for H-1B and employment-based green cards. A $100,000 fee applies to petitions filed…

Green Card Applicant Detained 16 Days After Texas Border Delivery

After a 16-day detention at a Texas border crossing, Green Card applicant Kouame won bond release on November 3, 2025.…

Woman Detained Despite Green Card Alleges Hispanic Bias

A Brazilian woman with an approved petition was detained by ICE during a September 2025 green-card interview. Data show about…

Kristi Noem: Green Card Processing Sped Up with Strong Vetting

Kristi Noem announced faster, tighter green card and visa processing, citing reduced backlogs and more naturalizations. The administration set three…