Trump, gold card and immigration application plan
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New policy cuts work-permit duration, expands immigration reviews raising uncertainty for green card seekers and holders.
The Trump administration says it's also creating a $5 million platinum card visa that will allow foreigners to live in the U.S. for 270 days a year.
The new rule, effective December 5, 2025, means more frequent renewals, longer backlogs, and a higher risk that applicants could lose their ability to work while waiting for approvals.
The Trump administration has halted all green card and citizenship applications for immigrants from 19 countries, leaving thousands in legal limbo with cancelled appointments and uncertain futures.
The Trump administration halted applications for green cards and U.S. citizens hip for thousands of immigrants from 19 countries that were subject to a travel ban earlier this year, it was reported Tuesday.
The U.S. has paused all pending immigration applications from 19 "countries of concern," meaning that even applicants with pending green card applications are on hold.
The U.S. State Department has released its October 2025 visa bulletin, marking the beginning of the new fiscal year and unveiling a significant boost for employment-based green card applicants. This development is seen as a 'great help' for those seeking ...
USCIS' newly announced review of green card and other immigration applications could lead to massive delays and place a huge strain on resources.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the Trump administration has made progress in speeding up green card and visa processing, while noting that more people are becoming naturalized U.S. citizens than in previous years. “Under the Trump ...