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.
U.S. Adds Adoption Waiver Amid Green Card Freeze Affecting Immigrant Visas
A new U.S. State Department waiver allows international adoptions to proceed on a case-by-case basis despite an ongoing immigrant visa freeze. The freeze, targeting 75 countries since January 2026, remains…
Green Card Holders Lose SBA-Backed Small Business Loans March 1, 2026
The U.S. Small Business Administration is restricting loan eligibility to businesses 100% owned by U.S. citizens, effective March…
U.S. Ports Face Delays After Uscis Policy Memorandum and Operation Parris Hold and Review
New U.S. immigration policies are intensifying screenings for green card holders and refugees. Key initiatives like the USCIS…
Nebraska Court Orders U.S. Approval of EB-1A in Mukherji V. Miller Final Merits Determination
A Nebraska federal court has ordered USCIS to approve an EB-1A visa for journalist Anahita Mukherji, ruling the…
Lawsuit Challenges U.S. Green Card Freeze Targeting 75 Countries Public Charge Concern Clinic
A sweeping U.S. policy has halted immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries as of late January…
Green Card Slowdown May Cut Immigration After H-1B Selection Reform
The U.S. is implementing restrictive shifts in legal immigration, including H-1B reform and visa pauses, potentially reducing green…
Trump Administration Appeals Maryland Judge Ban on Green Card Interviews
The administration is appealing a Maryland ruling that protects immigration applicants from being arrested during USCIS interviews. Federal…
International Students Face Tax Risks After Filing Form 1040 Instead of Form 1040-NR Nonresident Return
Nonresident visa holders often misfile tax returns as residents, risking IRS penalties and immigration issues. This guide outlines…
Ishowspeed Granted Ghanaian Citizenship Under Beyond the Return Initiative
Ghana has awarded citizenship to American creator IShowSpeed (Darren Watkins Jr.) to bolster diaspora relations. While the move…
Nicki Minaj Praises Trump Gold Card After Executive Order 14351 Announcement
Nicki Minaj has amplified the Trump administration's 'Gold Card' program, which offers expedited immigration for individuals willing to…