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A new immigration bill could make major changes to the U.S. Green Card system. The proposal could change employment-based Green Cards, reduce some family-based immigration options and end the Diversity Visa Lottery. But these changes are not law today. Current Green Card rules are still in place. If you are eligible for permanent residence, now

Becoming a U.S. citizen is an important step. The naturalization process can take several months, so understanding what happens from the beginning can help you prepare and avoid unnecessary delays. The process usually starts with Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, and continues through biometrics, case review, the citizenship interview, a decision, and finally the Oath

If you have a Green Card and plan to travel outside the United States, there are important rules you should know. Staying outside the U.S. for a long time can cause problems when you try to return. You should also check the expiration date on your Green Card before you travel. If your 10-year Green

A new bill in Congress could create a new way for some young immigrants to get a Green Card. The SERVICE for America Act would create a new visa for eligible DACA recipients, Dreamers and Documented Dreamers who work in certain public-service jobs. The bill could be important for people who grew up in the

If you are applying for a Green Card from inside the U.S., there is an important update from USCIS. USCIS has told its officers to look more closely at some applicants before approving their Green Card applications. This does not mean that all Green Card applications are in trouble. It also does not mean the

Has your Green Card expired? Don’t panic. If you have a 10-year Green Card, the expiration of the card does not usually mean that you have lost your permanent resident status. However, you may need valid proof of your status for work, travel, identification, or other official purposes. In most cases, permanent residents with an

For the first time in over three decades, USCIS is knocking on doors again — literally. The agency has officially ended its long-standing waiver on “neighborhood investigations,” a practice that lets immigration officers dig deeper into an applicant’s life before granting U.S. citizenship. This isn’t just a policy footnote. It’s the biggest change to the

If you’re planning to apply for a green card (adjustment of status), mark your calendar: September 18, 2026 is a hard deadline you cannot afford to miss. What’s Changing On September 18, 2026, USCIS will publish a revised edition of Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, carrying an edition date of

Quick Answer: September 2026 Visa Bulletin The U.S. Department of State has released the September 2026 Visa Bulletin with updated cutoff dates for family-sponsored and employment-based green card categories. If you are filing Form I-485 with USCIS, check the USCIS-designated chart for September 2026 before determining whether your priority date allows you to file. Compare your

New research shows noncitizen immigrants are far less likely to have insurance, see a doctor, or afford care when they need it most. Imagine living in the same country for years. You pay taxes. You raise a family. Maybe your children are even U.S. citizens. But when you get sick, you have nowhere to turn