Leaving the U.S. for Too Long? You Could Lose Your Green Card, Warns USCIS

Traveling abroad is one of the biggest perks of living in the United States. But for lawful permanent residents (LPRs), even a simple overseas trip can turn into a major problem if it’s not planned correctly. According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the most common reason Green Card holders lose their status […]

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Green Card Bulletin Brings Positive News for Applicants

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

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Can Green Card Holders Sponsor Their Siblings?

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 21

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USCIS Moves to Digital-Only Payments

Starting October 29, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will stop accepting paper checks and money orders for all immigration and visa application fees. From that date onward, all payments must be made digitally — a move designed to make the process faster, safer, and more convenient. What This Means for You If you’re submitting a paper-based application, you’ll now

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One Mistake Could Cost Your Green Card

Applying for a U.S. Green Card? The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has warned that even a single mistake on Form I-485 can lead to rejection or long processing delays. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), USCIS said, “Applicants MUST properly complete Form I-485 per the form instructions.” The agency highlighted the Public Charge Inadmissibility section (Part 9) as

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Big Changes Coming to U.S. Employment-Based Green Cards

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

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Green Card Holders: Stay Compliant, Avoid Penalties — Renew Your Card Now

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

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Major Changes to H-1B Visa Program – $100,000 Fee for New Petitions

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

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