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5 Fastest Ways to Obtain a US Green Card in 2025

Navigating the U.S. Green Card process can be challenging, especially for high-demand applicants like Indians. Discover five fast-track options, including family and employment-based pathways, to secure permanent residency in 2025.

Manish Khandelwal
02/01/2025

Visas & Passports

US Reaches Annual Limit for EB-2 Visas: What It Means Skilled Workers

The U.S. Department of State has announced that all available EB-2 visas for fiscal year 2024 have been exhausted. This means no further visas will be granted under this category until October 1, 2024. The announcement has significant implications for employers and prospective workers seeking to immigrate to the U.S. through the EB-2 program.

Manish Khandelwal
12/09/2024

Visas & Passports

Long Green Card Wait Times for Indians: Here’s Why You Might Be Stuck in Line

Over 1.2 million Indians are currently stuck in the green card backlog, facing lengthy wait times due to factors like per-country limits. This can significantly impact the lives of skilled workers and their families.

Manish Khandelwal
18/04/2024

Visas & Passports

Missed the H-1B Visa Lottery? Explore These 4 Best Visa Alternatives

The H-1B lottery results are out, but what if you weren't selected? This article explores alternative visas like O-1 (exceptional ability), L-1 (intracompany transfers), and EB-2 NIW (national interest waiver) to help you pursue your US work goals.

Manish Khandelwal
02/04/2024

Visas & Passports

US Green Card Backlog for Indians Expected to Grow in 2024

The US green card backlog for employment-based second preference (EB-2) and third preference (EB-3) categories from India is expected to grow further in 2024, according to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

Manish Khandelwal
27/10/2023

Visas & Passports

Employment-Based Green Card Backlog Reaches New Record High

The employment-based green card backlog has reached a new record high of 1.8 million. This means that there are over 1.8 million immigrants who have been sponsored by U.S. employers but are still waiting for their green cards. The backlog is caused by a variety of factors, including the annual limits on green cards and the country caps.

Manish Khandelwal
31/08/2023

Visas & Passports

US to Expand Premium Processing For Green Card and Other Visa Categories

The Govt of the US announces that it plans to accelerate the premium processing for certain Green Card applicants and other visa categories, including foreign student training. The expansion will be phased in starting with premium processing for EB-1 and…