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US green card for siblings: Who can sponsor, timelines and rules explained
Only US citizens aged 21 or older can sponsor siblings under the family fourth preference (F4) category. Here's what eligibility, documentation, and wait times look like
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US to revise Green Card Lottery process: What changes in Diversity Visa?
The State Department says it will introduce procedural changes to the DV-2027 entry system but has not yet disclosed details. Applicants are urged to monitor dvprogram.state.gov for official updates
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Green card applicants: One mistake on this form could cost you, warns USCIS
Green card applicants risk rejection if Form I-485 is incomplete, warns USCIS, as errors in the public charge section remain a major cause of delays
 "Green card applicants: One mistake on this form could cost you, warns USCIS")
US to photograph green card, visa holders entering and leaving from Dec
The US will photograph all non-citizens entering and leaving the country from December 2025, expanding facial recognition checks to green card holders and children
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Green card holders: Staying abroad for over a year can risk your US status
Green card holders returning to the US after travel abroad are facing tighter scrutiny, with longer absences now raising concerns over abandoned residency status
US citizenship rules: Stricter civics, English test, neighbourhood check
From October 2025, US citizenship applicants will face a tougher civics and English test, stricter moral checks and even neighbourhood investigations
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Trump 'Gold Card' visa: America's image at risk as elitism overtakes talent
Trump has launched a new $1-5 million "Gold Card" visa scheme, but immigration experts warn it may face court challenges and restrict US residency to only the ultra-wealthy
Green card holders: US revives neighbourhood checks for citizenship seekers
USCIS officers may once again interview neighbours and co-workers to assess immigrants' moral character before granting citizenship
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H-1B visa, green card system flawed, US needs to hire Americans: Lutnick
US to overhaul H-1B and green card system; Trump administration eyes wage-based visa selection and new $5m 'gold card' residency scheme
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US green card and visa rules: Immigration benefits for pro-Americans only
US tightens citizenship rules: USCIS to weigh anti-American activity, social media posts and 'good moral character' in visa, green card, and naturalisation cases
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US Green Card: Sponsors responsible for their spouse's finances for years
Sponsoring a spouse for a US Green Card means signing an Affidavit of Support, a binding pledge that can hold sponsors and even family members financially responsible for years
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Green card, visa seekers risk rejection under 'anti-Americanism' test
Anti-Americanism US Visa Rejection: Immigrants seeking green cards or other benefits in the US will now be screened for "anti-Americanism," a vague term critics say gives officers sweeping discretion
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US Green Card holders warned: Tougher 'good moral character' checks ahead
US widens citizenship rules, ordering officers to weigh conduct, taxes, jobs and community ties in 'good moral character' test
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Pay Rs 17 lakh & skip 10-year wait: US Bill proposes green card fast-track
A new US bill proposes letting green card applicants waiting over 10 years pay $20,000 to fast-track their applications, alongside wider visa reforms
 "Pay Rs 17 lakh & skip 10-year wait: US Bill proposes green card fast-track")
US green card age rule change: How it may hit children, H-1B visa holders
US to tighten green card age rules from August 15, putting thousands of Indian children at risk of losing eligibility once they turn 21
'U visa' abuse: Fake crimes, real US green cards - a $5,000 scam explained
A US visa meant to protect immigrant crime victims has become the focus of a federal fraud case, with Louisiana police officers accused of faking crimes for visa approvals
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'Buying' American spouse won't get you US citizenship, Trump admin warns
Trump administration warns immigrants that fake marriages won't lead to US citizenship, as crackdown on marriage fraud takes centre stage
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EB-5: Visa dates for Indian investors jump 6 months, Green Card line clears
EB-5 green card priority date for Indians jumps six months in August 2025, making the investor visa a preferred route amid growing US visa backlogs
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US green card for grandparents: How to get them legally through family
Apply US green card for Grandparents: You can't directly sponsor your grandparents for a US green card-but if your parents are citizens, they can. Here's how the long route works
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Rs 43 lakh for green card: How fake EB-1A claims are trapping Indians
The EB-1A is a first-preference, employment-based immigrant visa. It is open to people who meet strict eligibility criteria in their field of expertise
