As the U.S. immigration system approaches a new fiscal year on October 1, the September 2026 Visa Bulletin may prove to be less important for where it leaves South Asian …
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New USCIS Green Card Rules Put South Asian Applicants on Alert as I-485 Form Changes
by R. Suryamurthy 11 minutes readA seemingly technical change to the US green card application process could carry significant consequences for thousands of Indian and other South Asian immigrants preparing to take the final step …
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South Asian immigrants seeking permanent residency in the United States could face closer scrutiny of their financial circumstances and use of government benefits under new public charge guidance issued by …
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India’s Green Card Wait Set to Continue as U.S. Signals Fresh Visa Curbs
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readThousands of Indian professionals waiting for U.S. permanent residency could face another period of uncertainty after the U.S. Department of State warned that employment-based immigrant visa categories for India may …
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U.S. Tightens Green Card Rules, Expands ‘Public Charge’ Test From Sept. 18
by R. Suryamurthy 7 minutes readThe Trump administration has fundamentally rewritten one of the most consequential tests governing legal immigration to the United States, replacing the Biden-era “public charge” rule with a broader framework that …
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USCIS Signals Preference for Consular Processing in Green Card Cases
by Ryan Morgan Knight 3 minutes readOn May 21, 2026, U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a policy memorandum reminding officers that receiving a green card in the United States is a matter of discretion …