Immigration News, Policy Changes, and Latest Information

Big changes to U.S. immigration policies rolled out in 2025, and while headlines can sound overwhelming, these updates are mainly about security, fairness, and modernization. If you’re a green card holder, visa holder, or eligible for...

A U.S. green card—formally known as a Permanent Resident Card—grants lawful permanent residence, allowing individuals to live and work in the United States while retaining their original citizenship. While this status is designed to be long-term,...

Starting January 1, 2026, the U.S. government implemented updated travel and entry restrictions affecting foreign nationals from 39 countries. While these policy changes have drawn attention, there is important reassurance for lawful permanent residents—and a clear...

Naturalization is more than paperwork. It is a profound legal transformation—one that turns an immigrant into a full, permanent member of the United States. For millions, the oath ceremony is the moment they become equal participants...

The Trump administration is preparing a major expansion of the public charge rule, a policy that determines whether an immigrant may be denied a Green Card if they are likely to rely on government support. This...

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has launched a broad re-examination of Green Card holders from several “countries of concern,” following a directive from President Donald Trump. In a statement posted on X, USCIS Director...

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...

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...

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