Green Card

US green card wait time: From EB-2 backlogs to per-country caps, here's why Indian applicants can wait over a decade despite fast USCIS processing

Immigration lawyers warn that filing multiple I-290Bs after an EB-5 rejection may not improve your chances. Here's what investors should know

Immigration attorney warns that mismatched LinkedIn details may lead to H-1B, OPT or green card refusals amid tighter US vetting

New US policy disqualifies businesses with any green card holder ownership from SBA-backed loans, triggering criticism from lawyers and Democratic lawmakers

A lawsuit challenges the Trump administration's freeze on green cards for 75 countries, arguing it unlawfully blocks lawful immigration using public charge rules

Trump administration plans to scrap detailed guidance, giving officers wider discretion and raising fears that families may avoid benefits they are entitled to

Unused family-based visas from 75 countries could spill into jobs categories, though per-country caps may blunt the impact for Indians

From long trips abroad to tax lapses, immigration lawyer warns that routine missteps can now put US green card holders at real risk

US visa bulletin February 2026 update shows long waits continuing for Indians across employment-based and family-sponsored green card categories

A federal investigation in West Virginia uncovered unlawful employment, cash payments and a sham marriage used to seek a US green card

From undocumented migrants to H-1B holders and citizens, many immigrants say fear of scrutiny is quietly reshaping travel plans

January's bulletin advances key employment-based dates for India, while family-sponsored categories remain unchanged

Marriage on a US visitor visa is legal, but lawyers warn that timing and intent can decide whether a green card follows or a case collapses

USCIS has updated its policy to require professional athletes and their sponsors to submit detailed job requirement information with green card petitions

The US diversity visa lottery has been paused after Homeland Security cited security concerns and ordered USCIS to stop processing applications

Trump's $1 million Gold Card promises fast US residency, but lawyers say Indians still face EB-1 and EB-2 backlogs, with no real advantage

The updated guidance by USCIS tightens timelines for reusing biometric photos and ends acceptance of self-submitted images for immigration identity documents

Trump's Gold Card creates a premium residency route for wealthy applicants, with individuals paying $1 million and companies $2 million to retain workers

Trump replaces the EB-5 route with a $1 million gold card visa that promises faster EB-1 or EB-2 green cards, but applicants must clear extensive vetting and financial disclosure rules

The Trump administration has ordered an immediate stop to all immigration applications from nationals of 19 travel-ban countries, prompting green card and citizenship setbacks