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The August visa bulletin brings positive news for family-based Green Card applicants but negative implications for employment-based candidates, with EB-1 potentially becoming unavailable.
The Trump administration is reportedly considering a proposal to require some Green Card applicants abroad to pay a bond of up to $100,000. This measure could significantly impact individuals seeking permanent residency in the United States.
The July 2026 US visa bulletin brings unfavorable news for Indian Green Card applicants, with the EB-1 category experiencing a two-month retrogression.
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that applicants for permanent status should apply from their home countries "except in extraordinary circumstances," following reports of former President Trump's desire for such a policy and warnings from CEOs.
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services has clarified its previous statement regarding a 'return home' order for green card applicants, now stating that the decision rests with immigration officers.
The Trump administration is set to implement a new policy requiring most green card applicants to leave the United States before their applications can be processed.
The Trump administration announced a new rule requiring non-citizens already in the US to return to their home countries to apply for green cards. This policy change is expected to impact many seeking permanent residency, though some exceptions for those providing 'economic benefit' were mentioned.
USCIS is implementing a stricter signature verification policy for immigration filings, which could potentially affect H-1B visa applicants and green card seekers.
The USCIS is implementing new FBI vetting procedures for Green Card applications, raising questions about who will be affected by the updated process.
New guidance issued by the Trump administration instructs immigration officers to consider participation in pro-Palestinian protests and criticism of Israel as "overwhelmingly negative" factors for green card applicants.
The US government is reportedly considering a proposal to require a $100,000 bond from Green Card applicants seeking permanent residence, aiming to ensure financial self-sufficiency and prevent reliance on public programs.
President Trump's performance at the NATO summit in Ankara left allies united on paper but uncertain in practice, marked by a series of gaffes and a surprise shift on Ukraine. He also unexpectedly switched back to an older Air Force One after safety questions about a new Qatari jet.
A US court has struck down Trump administration policies that targeted immigrants from 39 countries, blocking asylum and green card applicants. This ruling is seen as a significant defeat for Trump's immigration agenda.
USCIS officers are now questioning green card applicants about their choice of Adjustment of Status over consular processing, following a recent policy memo, prompting attorneys to advise clients to prepare comprehensive evidence of strong US ties.
A new US immigration policy, implemented under the Trump administration, could compel many green card applicants to leave the country and apply from abroad, causing disruption for Asian workers already facing extensive visa backlogs and impacting their families and careers.
The Trump administration announced new rules for Green Card applicants, requiring individuals already in the US to return to their home countries to apply for permanent residency. This change eliminates a key in-country application option, causing uncertainty for many families.
The Trump administration has announced changes to the green card application process, potentially requiring hundreds of thousands of applicants to file overseas.
Green Card hopefuls from India are facing significant setbacks as the US State Department's June 2026 Visa Bulletin reveals retrogression in EB-1 and EB-2 categories, pushing cutoff dates backward due to high demand.
The Trump administration has reportedly tightened immigration rules, increasing scrutiny for green card applicants who have criticized Israel. This policy change aims to filter out individuals deemed
Indian Green Card applicants received positive news as the EB-2 and EB-3 visa dates have moved forward in the April 2026 visa bulletin, indicating progress in processing these categories.
President Trump's revived immigration rule could have significant implications for individuals applying for a US green card.
The United States has finalized a new alien registration rule, which is expected to provide significant relief for H-1B visa holders, international students, and green card applicants.
The Trump administration has walked back a directive that required green card applicants to wait in their home countries, following 'enormous backlash' to a May 22 memo from the US Customs and Immigration Services.
A new policy directive from the Trump administration requires permanent residence applications to be filed from outside the US, which experts say will force family separations.
The Trump administration is implementing new, stricter rules for Green Card applicants, drawing criticism from lawmakers and raising concerns within the travel industry. These changes are part of a broader effort to restrict legal immigration and have sparked worries about their impact.
A new US policy will reportedly require certain visa holders seeking permanent residency to return to their country of origin to complete the application process, a change from previous regulations that allowed some to apply from within the US.
Thousands of Cubans gathered in front of the US embassy in Havana to protest the US indictment of former Cuban leader Raúl Castro. His daughter and other Cuban officials repudiated the accusations, with some expressing readiness to fight against imperialism.
Indian Green Card applicants are facing setbacks as the Final Action Dates for EB-1 and EB-2 categories have retrogressed in the June 2026 visa bulletin.
The US is reportedly allowing immigration officers to deny green card applications based on applicants' anti-Israel political opinions, with officers being referred to as 'homeland defenders' in job postings.
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