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The U.S. State Department has released its December 2025 Visa Bulletin, bringing encouraging progress for thousands of immigrants seeking lawful permanent residency. Several family-based and employment-based categories have advanced, allowing more applicants to file their paperwork or move closer to green card approval. Why This Update Matters The monthly visa bulletin is a critical resource for […]

Bringing a brother or sister to live permanently in the United States is possible—but only for U.S. citizens, not Green Card holders. Under U.S. immigration law, sponsoring a sibling is one of the longest and most backlogged family immigration processes. Green Card holders (lawful permanent residents) are not allowed to sponsor siblings. Only U.S. citizens who are at least

The U.S. Department of State has released the November 2025 Visa Bulletin, the latest update to the green card waiting list. This monthly bulletin visa USA helps green card applicants to understand how long they may need to wait to apply and receive approval. In the U.S. Visa Bulletin, two key terms determine your next steps

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is preparing to introduce a new rule that could tighten eligibility for employment-based green cards, especially for high-skilled foreign professionals. According to a Forbes report, the proposal aims to revise how individuals with extraordinary ability, outstanding professors, and researchers qualify for permanent residency. The rule could be published

In Chicago, a 60-year-old lawful permanent resident, Rueben Antonio Cruz, was fined $130 after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents discovered he wasn’t carrying his Green Card during a routine stop. While Cruz was not detained, his case has reignited attention on a long-ignored law that’s now being strictly enforced, according to reports by NBC

On September 19, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a Proclamation that significantly impacts the H-1B visa program, introducing a $100,000 payment requirement for employers filing new H-1B petitions. This rule takes effect for petitions filed on or after September 21, 2025, at 12:01 a.m. ET. Agencies including USCIS, CBP, and the Department of State have

The U.S. State Department has just released its October 2025 Visa Bulletin, officially kicking off the new fiscal year with positive news for green card applicants. Many categories have seen significant forward movement, creating fresh opportunities for those seeking lawful permanent residence. Why This Matters? The Visa Bulletin plays a critical role in the green

The path to U.S. citizenship is about to get tougher. The Trump administration has announced a major overhaul of the citizenship test, with new rules set to take effect on October 20, 2025. These changes will probably make it harder for permanent residents to pass the test, meet stricter standards, and prove eligibility. If you’ve

For millions of immigrants, receiving a U.S. Green Card is the culmination of years of hard work, patience, and hope. It’s seen as the golden ticket to building a life in America. But here’s what many don’t realize—your permanent residency isn’t always permanent. Under certain circumstances—especially in the first five years after it’s granted—the United

If you’re married to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and planning to apply for a green card, big changes are here. On August 1, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced updated policy guidance that could directly affect how marriage-based and other family-based petitions are reviewed—and it’s effective immediately. The reason? USCIS says