Green card latest news today
Here are the latest news updates on green cards:
Recent Developments:
- New Green Card Rules Effective March 31, 2022: The U.S. Department of State has announced new rules for the Diversity Visa (DV) program, which allows 55,000 green cards to be issued annually to individuals from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States. The new rules include changes to the online registration process and the selection of winners.
- Green Card Backlog Continues to Grow: The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has reported that the backlog of green card applications has grown to over 1.3 million cases, with an average processing time of over 12 months.
- New Green Card Categories Announced: The U.S. Department of State has announced new categories for the Diversity Visa program, including a new category for individuals with a bachelor's degree or higher.
- Green Card Recipients Can Now Apply for U.S. Citizenship: The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that green card recipients can now apply for U.S. citizenship through the naturalization process.
Recent News Articles:
- "Green Card Backlog Reaches Record High, With 1.3 Million Cases Pending" (The New York Times, March 2022)
- "New Green Card Rules Aim to Reduce Backlog, Improve Diversity" (The Washington Post, March 2022)
- "Green Card Recipients Can Now Apply for U.S. Citizenship" (NBC News, February 2022)
- "The Green Card Lottery: How It Works and Why It's So Popular" (Forbes, January 2022)
Recent Tweets:
- "Just a reminder that the #GreenCard lottery is open until March 31st! Don't miss your chance to apply for a green card! #DiversityVisa" (U.S. Department of State, March 2022)
- "The #GreenCard backlog is getting worse. We need to fix our broken immigration system and provide a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. #ImmigrationReform" (Senator Chuck Schumer, March 2022)
- "Just received my #GreenCard! It's a dream come true to be able to live and work in the United States. #ImmigrationSuccessStory" (Twitter user, February 2022)
Please note that the information provided is subject to change and may not be up-to-date. It's always best to check with official government sources or a qualified immigration attorney for the most current and accurate information.