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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

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

'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

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

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

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

Marrying for a green card? US crackdown could lead to deportation

US immigration authorities are cracking down on marriage-based green card fraud, with denials increasingly leading to deportation proceedings for out-of-status applicants

US green card rule change: New medical form needed each time you apply

US green card applicants must now submit a fresh medical form every time they apply, as old forms will no longer be valid if a previous application is denied or withdrawn

Green card holder? You still may be banned from buying property in the US

Several US states are moving to restrict land purchases by green card holders and foreigners near military and critical sites, citing security concerns and foreign influence

Trump's $5 million 'Gold Card' may succeed in India, but faces legal test

Trump's $5 million 'Gold Card' visa may attract wealthy Indians, but legal experts say replacing the EB-5 programme would need approval from Congress

Can your green card be revoked? What NRIs must know about new US rule

If you're a green card holder-or on the path to becoming one-don't assume your status is permanent and untouchable

US Visa Bulletin June 2025: Delays persist for Indian green card seekers

USCIS Visa Bulletin June 2025: For EB-5 Unreserved categories, China stays at January 22, 2014, while India remains at May 1, 2019

Green card holders need 'Real ID' to fly within US from May 7 or face fine

According to the US DHS, a Real ID-compliant driver's licence or state ID typically features a star, a flag, or carries the word "Enhanced"

Trump's registration rules not to impact H-1B holders, but rise in concern

The move is part of US President Donald Trump's attempt to crack down on illegal immigration and deport millions living illegally

Trump’s ‘Gold Card’ visa to replace Green Card?

US President Donald Trump has announced a new ‘Gold Card’ visa offering wealthy immigrants a pathway to US citizenship for $5 million. The new visa will replace the EB-5 investor program.

US green card: Indian techies face long wait, Musk claims Trump will 'fix'

"Getting a green card isn't a right; it's a privilege, determined by yearly quotas," says Ajay Sharma

Living the American dream: Challenging journey for Indian immigrants

The pursuit of living an American dream isn't always as shiny as it looks from outside for the Indian immigrants. While navigating the complex US immigration system, it can be fraught with obstacles. The path to permanent residency and citizenship can be long, uncertain, and emotionally taxing, often putting a strain on personal and professional lives. For many people, the H-1B visa is a conundrum. While a popular route for skilled Indian workers, it comes with its own set of challenges as it has a limited availability. The annual cap on H-1B visas means that many qualified applicants are left out due to the lottery system. Ajeet who came to this country realised that the H1B route wasn't meant for him. He calls the US immigration system broken. I call this the broken immigration system. India is such a large country and we are given the same seven per cent quota as any other small country. How is it fair? I figured the H1B system is a lottery system and it won't work for me. He c

Fake green card scam: How people from Gujarat, Delhi, Punjab were duped

Spotting an immigration scam isn't difficult if you know what to look for

US green card lottery: Diversity Visa can fulfil your 'American dream'

The Diversity Visa Programme, often called the Green Card Lottery, is an annual lottery providing an opportunity for people from countries with low immigration rates to the US