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.
Guide for Canadian L1-A Visa Holders Entering US Border Under USMCA
Under USMCA, Canadian L1-A executives enter the US without a visa stamp by presenting an approved USCIS petition. They can extend status up to seven years, apply for green cards,…
Risks and Procedures for Traveling with Expired Green Card and I-797 Notice
Traveling with expired Green Cards and only an I-797 extension notice risks denied boarding and re-entry delays. Getting…
Green Card Marriage Interviews Now Feel Like Lengthy Interrogations
USCIS’s 2025 Green Card process mandates in-person interviews for all couples applying through marriage, requiring extensive evidence with…
USCIS Issues Green Card Update for Married Couples in 2025
USCIS imposes tougher August 2025 rules on marriage-based green card applications, including detailed evidence, mandatory interviews, and newest…
USCIS Tightens Family-Based Green Card Vetting Starting August 2025
USCIS updates family-based Green Card policies effective August 1, 2025, mandating stricter evidence and interviews to prevent fraud.…
Green Card Holders Postpone Travel After US Advisory on Entry Restrictions
The 2025 U.S. travel ban suspends visas from 19 countries but exempts green card holders. Despite this, increased…
USCIS Intensifies Crackdown on Marriage Fraud in Green Card Applications
USCIS’s 2025 policy intensifies checks on marriage-based green cards, mandates new form editions, and allows deportation after approval…
NY Woman Pleads Guilty in $30M Green Card and Political Access Fraud
In a $30 million fraud, Sherry Xue Li promised fake green cards to 150+ investors, misused funds, and…
Key Benefits of an Approved I-140 Beyond H-1B Extensions
The approved I-140 petition enables Priority Date retention, H-1B extensions, filing of adjustment of status, and family derivative…
Risks When Spouses Pursue Green Cards in Different EB Categories
Couples with EB-2 and EB-3 green card applications experience asynchronous timing due to varying priority dates and visa…