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.
Court Clarifies Green Card Rules for Form I-485 Applicants in United States
Understanding the H-1B prevailing wage requirement is vital for FY 2027 applicants. Employers must match duties to the correct SOC code and wage level to avoid denials. Consistency in these…
Operation Twin Shield Drives Rise in U.S. Home Visits by Uscis
New federal initiatives, including Operation Twin Shield and PARRIS, are increasing site visits and background checks for immigration…
Guan Heng Xinjiang Asylum Seeker in U.S. Custody Fighting Deportation Order
Whistleblower Guan Heng faces a critical January 2026 hearing while in ICE custody. His asylum claim, based on…
U.S. Immigrant Visa Pause for 75 Countries Could Add 50,000 Green Cards
The U.S. State Department has implemented an indefinite pause on immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, effective January…
U.S. Green Cards Cut by 2.4 Million National Foundation for American Policy (nfap) Department of Homeland Security (dhs)
New federal policies from USCIS, DHS, and the State Department are projected to result in 1.5 to 2.4…
Paraguay Sees 63% Surge, 47,687 Residency Applications Filed in 2025
Paraguay recorded 47,687 residency applications in 2025, a 63% year-on-year increase. Brazilians represent nearly half of all applicants,…
Greek Golden Visa Backlog 10,613 Applications Unresolved
Greece has announced legislative reforms to its Golden Visa program to address an 10,613-application backlog. The primary change…
U.S. Visa Overhaul Forces Students and Workers to Rethink F-1 J-1 H-1B Plans
The U.S. is tightening immigration pathways for students and professionals through increased vetting and new wage-based selection criteria.…
IRS Confirms Warrior Dividend, $1,776 Tax-Free for U.S. Service Members
IRS news release IR-2026-09 confirms the military Warrior Dividend is tax-free. However, the broader 2025 legislative package introduces…
No Guarantees or Deadlines: Foreigners Wait Years for Lithuanian Citizenship
Foreigners in Lithuania face citizenship delays of two to four years, exacerbated by new U.S. security protocols and…