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.
USCIS Changes Form I-485, Limits Gender Options on Green Card Application
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated immigration forms, including the green card application, effective December 10, 2024. Changes include reducing gender options and reinstating the term "alien." These updates…
Can U.S. President Grant you a green card or citizenship directly?
The U.S. president cannot directly grant green cards or citizenship. Immigration processes, including these, are governed by laws…
Can Green Card Holders Get SSI Benefits Starting in 2025?
In 2025, Green Card holders (Lawful Permanent Residents) may qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments if they…
Canada Unveils Pathway to Permanent Residence for Home Care Workers
Canada's IRCC will launch Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots on March 31, 2025, offering skilled caregivers immediate permanent…
Religious Employers Struggle as Green Card Changes Cause Delays
Recent U.S. green card policy changes have severely delayed visas for foreign religious workers, impacting religious communities. A…
Trinidad and Tobago Immigrants in U.S. Worry Over Deportation Fears
Trinidad and Tobago nationals in the US, including greencard holders and naturalized citizens, fear deportation under Trump’s strict…
Green Card Holders: Key Travel Tips to Ensure Smooth Return to the U.S.
Green card holders can travel internationally but must carry a valid green card and passport. Absences over six…
Stricter Policies Add Risks for Green Card Holders With Criminal Records
Green card holders with criminal backgrounds face stricter U.S. immigration enforcement, increasing risks of deportation. Crimes like fraud,…
Green Card Holders and Deportations Under 8 U.S.C. § 1227: What Triggers Removal
Green card holders face rising deportation risks for crimes and long trips. Legal rights remain, but naturalization is…
Can You Renew Your Driver’s License if Your Green Card Expires?
Recent USCIS policy grants a 24-month green card validity extension for those filing Form N-400 on/after December 12,…