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August immigration updates: Key changes Indian applicants should know

US green card delays dominate August, while Australia, Canada and other countries see limited immigration updates

US Senator Alex Padilla renews push for green card bill for H-1B holders

A Democratic Senator has made a fresh bid to push a bill to provide a pathway to lawful permanent residency for millions of long-term US residents, including H-1B visa holders. California Senator Alex Padilla on Monday reiterated support for his 'Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929' bill, first introduced last year. The bill seeks to provide a "commonsense" fix to US' "outdated" immigration system to counter President Donald Trump's "systemic attacks" on migrants across the country. The legislation also seeks to allow long-term US residents to apply for permanent residency if they have lived in the country continuously for at least seven years before filing the application. "A year ago, I introduced this bill to push back against the Trump administration's cruel treatment of hardworking immigrants," Padilla said. "Since then, President Trump's campaign of fear has only escalated, with families living under constant uncertainty despite having built their

Trump weighs $100,000 bond for some US green card applicants: What to know

The proposal could require select immigrant visa applicants to post a refundable bond before getting a US green card

US revives rule that could deny green cards over public benefits: Details

From September 18, use of specified public benefits may become a factor in green card eligibility assessment

EB-5 visa: Why rural America is becoming the top green card route

Experts say visa availability, filing timelines and reserved categories now matter as much as investment returns under EB-5

Business pushback led to soft stance on US green card policy: Report

Strong lobbying by American business leaders with the US government over its new policy on green cards led to a softening of stance on the issue, with officials dealing with immigration assuring industry leaders that most work visas would remain unaffected, The Washington Post reported. The pushback from the business leaders, including from technology and artificial intelligence sectors, soon after the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) rolled out a policy that required individuals working in the US to return to their home countries to make applications for permanent residency or green card. In the ensuing days, multiple private discussions over the phone and email took place among prominent businesses, industry groups and CEOs with the White House and the departments of Homeland Security, Labour and State, The Washington Post reported quoting people familiar with the discussions. The US Chamber of Commerce was among industry groups that pressed administration officials

Green card applicants won't automatically be sent back home, DHS clarifies

US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials said memo merely reaffirmed existing discretionary powers after concerns that green card applicants could be forced to leave the US during processing

US Green Card directive may add new uncertainty for Indian aspirants now

The USCIS memo does not change Green Card law, but immigration lawyers say it may make the final adjustment-of-status stage less predictable for applicants

US softens 'leave country' rule for getting Green Card with some exceptions

USCIS says applicants offering 'economic benefit' or serving 'national interest' may qualify for exemptions under stricter overseas Green Card processing policy

US to keep out green-card holders returning from Ebola-hit regions

CDC said in a statement that the rule won't permanently bar affected green-card holders but provides the agency with the authority to restrict entry when necessary

New US Bill offers green card pathway as immigration enforcement tightens

Legislation proposes green cards for 'essential workers' living in the country under 'temporary protected status'

US Green Card lottery reopens with stricter rules, new fee: Details here

Stricter checks and a new fee aim to curb misuse as the programme reopens under revised rules

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

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

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

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

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

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