The green card backlog by country of birth
Everything filed under processing in our immigration coverage, the 16 reports filed on it so far.
CSPA Protects Aging-Out Children in Employment-Based Green
The Child Status Protection Act can preserve green card eligibility for derivative children who turn 21, using a special age calculation and a policy
Canada Urged To Freeze Immigration To Clear Citizenship
A report argues Ottawa must pause economic immigration to redirect resources to processing a 140,000-application backlog of 'Lost Canadians' waiting...
U.S. Warns EB-1 Green Card Numbers for India May Run Out
The State Department warns high demand could exhaust EB-1 visa numbers for Indian applicants before the fiscal year ends on September 30, 2026...
DHS Expands Green Card Eligibility for Diplomats' US-Born
A new rule allows certain U.S.-born children of foreign government and international organization employees to apply for permanent residency via Form
US Embassy in Dhaka Warns Against B1/B2 Visa Misuse
The U.S. Embassy in Dhaka warns that B1/B2 visitor visas cannot be used for birth tourism, paid work, or formal study, aligning with a broader U.S.
USCIS DV Hold Blocks Domestic I-485 Approvals
USCIS has placed pending domestic adjustment applications from Diversity Visa selectees under a policy hold, blocking final green card approvals...
DHS Expands Green Card Eligibility for Children of Foreign
A new rule allows children born in the U.S. To certain foreign government employees to register for lawful permanent resident status, replacing a...
USCIS Gains Credit Report Access for Green Card Sponsors
A new edition of Form I-864 allows U.S. Immigration authorities to request a sponsor's credit report and score, effective August 31, 2026.
Colorado Pair Charged in Family-Based Immigration Fraud
A Colorado aunt and her nephew, a U.S. Airman, have been arrested for an immigration fraud conspiracy. The scheme involved a fraudulent mother-son...
Canada Ends Hong Kong Permanent Residence Pathways
Canada has closed its direct permanent residence pathways for eligible Hongkongers as of August 31, 2026. Over 33,000 applications remain in a...
State Department Visa Pause Delays Tri-Cities Refugees
A worldwide pause on immigrant visa appointments, combined with separate USCIS holds, is delaying green card processing for refugees and families in...
USCIS backlog hits 12 million
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services ended March 2026 with a record 12 million pending cases, despite receiving 45% fewer forms.
Iran Ties U.S. Wrestling Event Boycott to
Iran's wrestling chief warns the country will boycott a major U.S.-hosted championship in October 2026 if any single member of its delegation is...
Green Card delays block SNAP for refugees
San Antonio refugee families are being denied SNAP food benefits due to prolonged green card processing delays, advocates report.
Canada on Track to Admit Fewer Permanent Residents than Planned for 2026
According to recent data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the country is on track to admit fewer permanent residents than...
Citizenship by Descent Applications: Weighing the Risks of Submitting Without Essential Records
The surge in citizenship by descent applications has led to increased processing times, with some applications taking up to 25 months to be...