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.
Purple Heart Veteran Forced to Deport After Green Card Revoked
Veteran Sae Joon Park lost his green card following a 2009 drug conviction related to PTSD. Deferred action ended in June 2025, forcing his voluntary deportation to South Korea. This…
Can You Complete the Entire Green Card Renewal Process Online?
USCIS allows most permanent residents to renew their green card online using Form I-90. Pay $540, upload documents,…
Iranian Green Card Holder Detained After Immigration Hearing Delayed
Iranian green card holder Aspari is detained in ICE custody since February 2025 due to postponed immigration hearings.…
How to Legally Get a US Green Card for Grandparents Through Family
U.S. immigration law prohibits grandchildren from sponsoring grandparents directly. Sponsorship requires parents to first obtain green cards, naturalize,…
Where to Place Payment in Your I-485 Application Package
Starting April 2024, the I-485 fee rose to $1,440. Applicants must submit separate payments for each form with…
What Happens If I Accidentally Overpay My I-485 Filing Fee?
The $1,440 Form I-485 fee must be paid exactly to avoid processing issues. USCIS rarely refunds overpayments, only…
US Green Card vs Canadian Permanent Residency: Skilled Worker Comparison
Skilled workers face differing immigration routes: the US Green Card requires employer sponsorship and long waits, whereas Canada’s…
Council and AILA Sue DHS, USCIS to Reveal Asylee Green Card Suspension Details
In March 2025, USCIS suspended green card processing for asylees and refugees. A June lawsuit seeks agency transparency…
Marriage Green Card Timeline: U.S. Citizen vs. Green Card Holder Spouse
Marriage green card timelines depend on the spouse’s U.S. status. Spouses of citizens have quicker approval with concurrent…
Does I-485 Fee Include the Work Permit Fee for Concurrent I-765?
Starting April 1, 2024, USCIS charges separate fees for Forms I-485, I-765, and I-131. Applicants must pay individual…