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.
Is a Biometrics Appointment Mandatory for Green Card Renewal?
Green card biometrics appointments are required case-by-case by USCIS and must be attended if scheduled. Missing an appointment risks delays or denial. The renewal process uses Form I-90, and biometric…
Which Is Faster: Marriage Green Card Consular Processing or Adjustment of Status?
Marriage green card applicants choose between Adjustment of Status or Consular Processing based on location. Processing times vary:…
Eligibility Requirements to Start the Green Card Renewal Process
To keep your permanent residency, renew your Green Card using Form I-90 six months before expiry. Pay the…
USCIS Extends Green Card Renewal to 36 Months: What You Should Do
Green card renewal applicants now receive a 36-month extension via their I-90 receipt notice to combat 2026 backlogs.…
Is There a Maximum Total Fee When Filing Multiple I-485 Forms for Family?
Families filing multiple I-485 applications must pay individual fees with no maximum total. Adults pay $1,440, children $950.…
Judge Rules Mahmoud Khalil Can Remain Detained Over Green Card Lies
Khalil’s detention following disputed green card fraud claims has sparked national concerns about political targeting under U.S. immigration…
US July 2025 Visa Bulletin Shows EB-3 Relief for Indian Green Card Applicants
Indians seeking employment-based green cards face a stagnant EB-2 final action date and a small advancement in EB-3…
July 2025 Visa Bulletin Shows Minimal Green Card Progress for India
India’s employment-based green card wait barely improves in July 2025, moving just one week in EB-3. Other nations…
Sudbury Reveals Priority Sectors for New Permanent Residence Pathways
Greater Sudbury’s Rural and Francophone Pilots provide 570 permanent residence nominations for priority labor sectors. Employer-driven applications require…
Skilled Immigrants Opting Out of H-1B for Faster Green Cards
Skilled immigrants face tough H-1B competition, prompting them to pursue EB-1A and EB-5 green cards for quicker permanent…