US implements more strict rules for Green Card holders; How they will affect Indians
Tahir Qureshi December 29, 2025 3:22 PM IST
The major change for Green Card holders is that their picture will now be taken every time they enter or leave the US.
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Tahir Qureshi December 29, 2025 3:22 PM IST
The major change for Green Card holders is that their picture will now be taken every time they enter or leave the US.
Analiza Pathak December 19, 2025 1:30 PM IST
The programme remains hugely popular worldwide. Nearly 20 million people applied for the 2025 diversity visa lottery, and over 131,000 were selected when spouses were included.
Victor Dasgupta December 17, 2025 11:47 AM IST
The passengers must note that the e-passport is similar to the traditional Indian passport. However, the e-passport comes with an embedded electronic chip inside its back cover.
Analiza Pathak December 16, 2025 3:21 PM IST
According to reports, Kaur already has an approved green card petition filed by her other daughter, who is a US citizen. Her husband is also a green card holder.
Kumar Utkarsh December 15, 2025 7:30 PM IST
The US has begun strict social media screening for all H-1B and H-4 visa applicants, adding new layers of scrutiny that may impact processing times, approvals, and future immigration plans.
Victor Dasgupta December 15, 2025 7:32 AM IST
Cases of prudential visa revocation for H-1B and H-4 visa holders are increasing, even in situations where applicants may have had prior contact with law enforcement agencies but were not convicted.
Saanchi Gupta December 13, 2025 7:16 PM IST
The cases until now have been reported in California, New York, Ohio and Utah.
Tahir Qureshi December 3, 2025 4:29 PM IST
Strict immigration and other restrictions have been imposed on people from these countries.
Kumar Utkarsh December 3, 2025 12:52 PM IST
The U.S. has paused all immigration applications from 19 travel-ban nations, impacting green cards, citizenship and asylum processes. Indian applicants remain unaffected, but uncertainty grows for millions awaiting approvals.
Kumar Utkarsh November 28, 2025 12:00 PM IST
The US has ordered a sweeping review of all Green Cards issued to immigrants from 19 "countries of concern" after a DC shooting, prompting major policy shifts and immigration processing suspensions.
Analiza Pathak September 27, 2025 8:15 AM IST
For seniors aged 65 or older who have lived in the U.S. for at least 20 years, the easier version of the test still applies. They will continue to be asked 10 questions and must get at least 6 right to pass.
Tahir Qureshi August 5, 2025 1:00 AM IST
The Green Card is proof of the right to live and work permanently in the USA.
Victor Dasgupta July 7, 2025 7:26 AM IST
Indians seeking the 'Golden Visa' will need to pay a one-time fee of 100,000 dirhams, which is roughly Rs 23.3 lakh. By paying this amount, Indian citizens can secure lifetime residency in the UAE without the requirement of investing in real estate or owning a business meaning no need for a trade license or property purchase.
Analiza Pathak June 28, 2025 6:00 PM IST
Earlier this month, USCIS changed the validity rules for Form I-693, a mandatory document that proves applicants meet health-related requirements.
Nivedita Dash May 23, 2025 8:09 AM IST
The US Department of Justice has said in a federal court that the Attorney General has the authority to cancel any person's green card at any time.
Simran Keswani March 24, 2025 1:06 PM IST
US confirm selling 1000 Gold card visa a day, find out its price inside.
Tahir Qureshi March 14, 2025 11:30 PM IST
The green card is officially known as a Permanent Resident Card.
Victor Dasgupta February 26, 2025 12:56 PM IST
Gold Card will be the pathway for those who want to obtain American citizenship. According to US President Donald Trump, the United States will benefit greatly from it.
Analiza Pathak January 15, 2025 2:05 PM IST
Indian professionals, especially those in IT, engineering, and healthcare, stand to gain the most from these updates. The advancement in priority dates for employment-based categories like EB-2 and EB-3 will lead to quicker green card processing.
Tahir Qureshi December 15, 2024 10:22 PM IST
The one-word comment by Elon Musk stands out.
IANS June 22, 2024 12:18 AM IST
Students from India stand to be the largest beneficiaries if Trump is indeed re-elected and delivers on his promise.
Analiza Pathak October 27, 2023 11:04 AM IST
Since only a limited number of green cards can be issued every year, there is a backlog of over 1.8 million Green Card applications and this impacts primarily people from AAPI countries including China, the Philippines, and India, among others.
Abhijeet Sen October 16, 2023 4:05 PM IST
The new policy is a major victory for Indian immigrants, who make up one of the largest immigrant groups in the United States. For many Indian immigrants, the EAD is essential for their ability to live and work in the US.
PTI July 7, 2023 7:57 PM IST
The unused green cards represent lost opportunities for the country and contribute to worsening backlogs, especially affecting Indian-American, Filipino-American, and Chinese-American families, said Bhutoria.