Green Card

Immigration attorney Ilya Fishkin explains what documents to gather for your marriage-based green card interview and why you should start collecting them early.

Two people received a combined 32 years in federal prison for trafficking a 16-year-old orphan across three states. USCIS — the same agency that processes your green card or work permit — helped investigators crack the case by pulling immigration records and reviewing jail calls. The verdict shows how immigration databases feed directly into federal criminal prosecutions.

They married on Christmas Eve, filed the paperwork, and got a green card — but they never lived together, not even for a single day. A Korean national and a woman from Guam kept up the lie for over 14 years before federal investigators caught up with them. Now one of them faces possible deportation, and the case is a warning for anyone tempted to use a fake marriage to get a green card.

You invest hundreds of thousands of dollars into a US business, expecting a green card in return. But the EB-5 program comes with rules that go far beyond immigration — and breaking them can cost you everything. Here is what every investor needs to understand before filing in 2026.

A self-confessed MS-13 gang member walked into a USCIS office on Long Island to apply for a green card — and walked out in handcuffs. USCIS had already flagged him as a threat and alerted ICE before he arrived. His arrest raises urgent questions for thousands of immigrants with pending SIJ applications.

Millions of immigrants living in the US on temporary visas have long been able to apply for a green card without leaving the country. On May 22, 2026, USCIS changed that. A new policy memo tells officers to treat inside-the-US green card applications as rare exceptions — not the norm.

Immigration attorney Ilya Fishkin explains how discretion works in green card cases and why even minor arrests can lead to a denial.

Immigration attorney Ilya Fishkin explains when a federal court writ of mandamus can push a stalled green card case forward — and what to try first.

Green card application costs range from $1,440 to over $3,000+ depending on your category, with extra fees for medical exams, documents, and attorneys. Here's a full breakdown of what to budget before you file.

EB-3 green card in 2026: full step-by-step guide for skilled workers, professionals, and unskilled workers — from PERM Labor Certification to receiving your permanent resident card, with current fees and realistic timelines.

DV-2028 lottery registration opens in fall 2026, offering up to 55,000 green cards to nationals of eligible countries — here's who can apply, key deadlines, and how to submit a correct entry.

Millions of immigrants on student, tourist, and work visas have long applied for a green card without ever leaving the US. On May 22, 2026, USCIS issued a memo that could end that path for most of them. If you are waiting to apply — or already applied — this change may directly affect your future in the US.