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.
Immigration Group Challenges Sudden Change to USCIS Green Card Forms
An immigration advocacy group sued USCIS on March 7, 2025, over a sudden update to 12 green card forms. They argue the changes were implemented without proper notice, causing confusion…
New Brunswick Launches Two New Pathways to Permanent Residence
New Brunswick reopened two enhanced Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) pathways on March 5, 2025. These programs aim to…
USCIS Limits Gender Markers on Form I-485. What Should Applicants Do?
USCIS mandates the 10/24/24 edition of Form I-485 in 2026, requiring binary gender markers and medical exams at…
Can a U.S. President Grant a Green Card or Citizenship?
A U.S. President cannot personally grant green cards or citizenship; these powers are strictly limited by Congress and…
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 Worker Green Cards Stall as EB-4 Backlogs Push Past R-1 Visas
EB-4 religious worker green cards face severe 2026 backlogs. New rules help R-1 holders stay, but permanent residency…
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 Holder Travel Guide: How to Reenter the U.S. Safely
Green card holders must plan carefully for trips over 6 months and file Form I-131 for absences over…
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,…