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.
USCIS Rule Change Could Force Thousands of Indian Children Out of Green Cards
Effective August 15, 2025, USCIS will use Final Action Dates for CSPA age calculations, increasing aging-out risk for Indian EB-2 and EB-3 children. Announced August 8, earlier filings may retain…
I-698 Explained: Adjusting From Temporary to Permanent Resident Under 245A
To adjust from Section 245A temporary status, file Form I-698 (Jan 20, 2025 edition required May 28, 2025).…
Remove Conditions on a Marriage-Based Green Card: 90-Day Window Guide
To transition from a conditional to a permanent green card, residents must file Form I-751 within 90 days…
Dignity Act 2025 Proposal to Increase Green Card Numbers and Caps
The Dignity Act of 2025, reintroduced in July, would raise the per-country green card cap to 15%, cap…
USCIS Tightens 2025 Marriage Green Card Rules, Raising Fraud Risks
USCIS intensified 2025 enforcement: mandatory 01/20/25 I-485 edition, updated I-130/I-129F, increased financial checks, and August policy permitting removal…
U.S. Bill Proposes Fast Track Green Cards to End Indian Waits
This bipartisan bill proposes raising the Indian green card cap to 15%, offering premium processing for long waits,…
Returning to the U.S.: What Citizens, Green Card, and H-1B Holders Must Know
U.S. Citizens can re-enter freely, but Green Card Holders risk denial after six months abroad without re-entry permits.…
New Policy: Green Card Applications Can Trigger Removal Proceedings
USCIS now may begin removal proceedings when applicants file family-based Green Card petitions from August 2025. Over 26,000…
No Executive Order Bars Green Card Holders From US Travel, Trump Confirms
No 2025 executive order blocks green card holders from traveling or returning to the U.S. They remain exempt…
Green Card Interviews Resume for Asylees: End of the Pause Explained
Starting August 6, 2025, USCIS requires more Green Card interviews for asylees and refugees to enhance security and…