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US Visa Bulletin December 2025 update illustrationNews
XIPHIAS Immigration4 min read

US Visa Bulletin December 2025: Small Changes for Indians, Big Jump for EB-5 Investors

The December 2025 Visa Bulletin shows minimal progress for Indian family and employment categories, while EB-5 investor visas—especially set-aside categories—continue to move fastest.

US Green Card and Gold Card debate in 2025Media
XIPHIAS Immigration Media3 min read

Green Card Fear Grows: Is the U.S. Shifting Toward a ‘Gold Card’ Era?

As U.S. political rhetoric intensifies, experts discuss rising uncertainty over the American Green Card, the proposed 'Gold Card' for high-net-worth investors, and its implications for Indian immigrants and skilled professionals.

US Green Card and Gold Card policy debateMedia
XIPHIAS Immigration Media3 min read

End of the Green Card Era? The U.S. May Be Shifting Toward a ‘Gold Card’ Future

Political rhetoric and policy shifts in the U.S. are fueling uncertainty among Green Card holders, as discussions about a new 'Gold Card' for investors and skilled professionals gain traction.

US dollars flowing through a digital tunnel representing online remittancesArticle
Sanjana B5 min read

New US Tax on Remittances Could Strain Indian Families and NRI Housing Market

A proposed 5% US tax on outbound remittances could squeeze Indian-origin residents in America, including H-1B visa holders and green card holders, impacting families and the NRI-driven real estate market.

US flag and USCIS building representing visa bulletin updateArticle
Surbhi Gloria Singh5 min read

US Visa Bulletin May 2025: EB-5 green card for Indians delayed 6 months

US Visa Bulletin May 2025 shows a six-month retrogression for Indian applicants in the EB-5 investor visa category, moving the final action date back to May 1, 2019.

USCIS building exterior with American flagArticle
Sanjana B2 min read

Green card delays and visa backlog feared amid reported USCIS staff cuts

Industry players say a slowdown in visa adjudication could lead to a talent crunch, which in turn could affect American firms’ global competitiveness.

USCIS office closure affecting H-1B and green card applicantsArticle
Surbhi Gloria Singh5 min read

US shuts immigration help desk in big setback for H-1B, green card hopefuls

Immigration lawyers say the closure will affect H-1B visa holders, F-1 international students, and green card applicants.

USCIS seal on American flag background with social media iconsArticle
Surbhi Gloria Singh4 min read

Your US visa, green card at risk? USCIS will scan Facebook, Insta, X posts

According to USCIS, posts supporting organisations like Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthi movement will be treated as grounds for denying US visas or green cards.

Indian professionals facing long green card delays in the United StatesArticle
Surbhi Gloria Singh7 min read

Indian H-1B visa holders face worst delays in US green cards: Decoded

More than one million Indian professionals are stuck in US employment-based green card backlogs, facing decades-long waits due to outdated quotas and per-country limits.

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