The US Department of State announced August Green Card updates, noting potential retrogressions and unavailability for some categories as the fiscal year ends. Specific changes were detailed for EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, EB-4, EB-5, and family-sponsored visas, affecting applicants from various countries including China, India, Mexico, and the Philippines.
An Indian woman, Megha Goyal Mitch, faced online mockery and accusations of "scam" after sharing a video detailing how she obtained a marriage-based Green Card in two months by marrying a US Army veteran, sparking outrage among some social media users.
Connor Read, a 29-year-old British man living in the US since age nine, was detained by ICE in Florida after a green card interview and faces deportation. Separated from his wife and twin sons, Read's detention stems from minor convictions and expired DACA status, with an appeal decision potentially taking six months.
The Trump administration is proposing a $100,000 bond requirement for Green Card applicants at risk of becoming a 'public charge,' aiming to ensure financial self-sufficiency and reduce burden on public assistance programs.
Kuwaiti artist Tareq Alkhudari had his Green Card status revoked by the US State Department for expressing anti-American sentiments, including calling the US 'the enemy' and supporting foreign terror organizations. He is awaiting deportation.
A US Department of Labor investigation into alleged H-1B visa and green card fraud could impact major Indian IT companies, including Cognizant, which has been named in the probe. The outcome may affect Indian outsourcing firms' operations in their largest market.
The Trump administration is preparing new immigration rule changes targeting H-1B visas, employment-based green cards, and student visas. Indian professionals and students are expected to be significantly impacted by proposals that could tighten eligibility, increase employer scrutiny, and end automatic extensions for work authorization documents.
The Trump administration is preparing new immigration rule changes that could significantly alter H-1B visas, employment-based green cards, and student visa programs. Indian professionals and students are expected to be heavily impacted by proposals including stricter H-1B eligibility, changes to student visa tenure, and ending automatic EAD extensions.
The US Department of Labor (DOL) is proposing to overhaul the PERM process, which employers use to sponsor foreign workers for Green Cards. The changes aim to increase scrutiny on employers, modernize the process with technology, and ensure priority for US workers.
La Nasa apre la selezione per volontari che simuleranno per un anno una missione lunare e marziana. I candidati, cittadini USA o Green Card holder, vivranno in habitat che riproducono le condizioni spaziali per testare tecnologie e raccogliere dati.
Uncertainty over H-1B visas in the US drives Indian professionals to consider the UK's Global Talent Visa as a backup, offering a shorter path to permanent settlement.
The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that federal border officials don't need "clear and convincing evidence" of a crime involving "moral turpitude" to treat returning Green Card holders as applicants for readmission, making deportations easier. The decision stems from the case of Muk Choi Lau.
The US Supreme Court issued multiple rulings empowering the Trump administration to end humanitarian protections for Haitians and Syrians, block asylum seekers at the US-Mexico border, and grant broad discretion for deporting green card holders.
Republican Senator Roger Marshall advocates for removing the per-country Green Card cap, which causes a 70-year wait for some Indians. He praised Indian-Americans' contributions and highlighted the cap as an injustice, promising to raise the issue legally and sensibly.
The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3, siding with the Trump administration, that allegations of criminal wrongdoing are sufficient for border agents to place green card holders on immigration parole, impacting due process for migrants with legal status.
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that returning green card holders can be treated as "applicants for admission," making them vulnerable to detention and removal based on unproven criminal allegations, a decision criticized as giving the government a "massive blank check."
Indian professionals and students face increasing uncertainty and complexity in US immigration policies, from visa applications and H-1B selections to green card processes. Frequent policy changes, heightened scrutiny, and lengthy backlogs are making the traditional path to permanent residency a 'nightmare', prompting exploration of alternative destinations.
Indian professionals and students pursuing the 'American Dream' are encountering significant challenges due to frequent US policy changes, increased scrutiny on visas like H-1B, and uncertainties surrounding green card applications. This has led to growing exploration of alternative destinations.
The July 2026 US Visa Bulletin shows EB-1 category retrogression for Indians to Oct 15, 2022. EB-2 and EB-5 are unavailable until Sept 30 due to per-country quotas being exhausted. Only EB-3 moves forward to Jan 1, 2014.
Derick Lemos Pinheiro, 23, natural de Rondônia, morreu em um acidente de moto em Jacksonville, Flórida. Ele estava a caminho da academia quando colidiu com um carro e não resistiu aos ferimentos. A família havia conquistado o green card recentemente.
India's EB-5 unreserved Green Card category limit reached for FY2026, following EB-2. Availability will resume Oct 1, 2026. This indicates high demand for US investment visas from India.
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has implemented a new policy preventing green card holders from accessing its loan programs, a move that disqualifies lawful permanent residents like entrepreneur Sayuri Tsuchitani. This change, criticized by business advisors and lawmakers, aims to prioritize U.S. citizens for taxpayer-funded support, despite historical data showing immigrants' significant role in business creation and job growth.
Filipino migrant caregivers in the US, crucial in the healthcare sector, face uncertainty and exploitation due to the Trump administration's chaotic immigration policies, including a controversial green card memo.
A US federal judge ruled that the Trump administration unlawfully barred applicants from 39 travel-ban countries from receiving immigration benefits, throwing their lives into legal limbo.
