For decades, a little-known provision of federal law required adult foreign nationals to carry proof of registration at all times. This requirement, long dormant, has now been reinstated under the Trump administration's policy, Newsweek reports. A 60-year-old lawful permanent resident…
The US Diversity Visa Lottery (DV), for which registration typically opens in the first week of October, has been postponed until the 2027 program. NepYork explains why this has happened and when the lottery is scheduled to be activated. The US State Department has not yet announced official…
Can foreign-born relatives come to the United States to reunite with a U.S. citizen or green card holder? This depends on the relationship between the potential petitioner (a family member in the U.S.) and the immigrant, Nolo reports. Many people…
On September 19, President Donald Trump signed an executive order providing expedited immigrant visas under the Gold Card program to those willing to pay $1 million or more, CBS News reports. In addition to Gold Cards, Platinum Cards are also available. Learn more about the benefits they offer…
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced today that, effective October 16, 2025, all individuals registering for the Green Card Diversity Lottery will be required to pay a $1 electronic application fee. This marks the first time that participants will be required to pay a fee simply for the act of participating…
Russian immigrant Alexander Levit, who fled his country eight years ago, has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after Russian authorities allegedly filed an Interpol arrest warrant, according to a GoFundMe page set up by…
To apply for permanent legal residence in the United States, non-citizens must meet one of eight categories. Each category has different eligibility requirements, writes the Miami Herald. In most cases, applicants require a sponsor, relative or employer. But they can also claim to be ...
Lawmakers in Congress have introduced the Dignity Act of 2025. It would increase the number of green cards available to immigrants and introduce sweeping immigration reforms, Newsweek reports. The bill, HR 4393, aims to eliminate visa backlogs, expand eligibility for permanent residency, regulate…
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has tightened the rules for issuing green cards based on marriage: now you will have to prove your love with a stack of receipts. As of August 1, 2025, changes have come to the US immigration rules that will force many couples in love to approach marriage a little less romantically,…
A medical examination is a necessary part of the process of immigrating to the United States and becoming a permanent resident (green card holder). Citizen Path explains how it is conducted. The purpose of an immigration medical examination Certain medical conditions may prevent an applicant from obtaining a green card. A medical examination compiled on…