Green Card Lottery Scams: Fee-Charging Websites and Fake You Won Emails
The Department of State warns DV entrants about fake notices and payment demands. Entry is free, and selection is checked only through Entrant Status Check.
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Adjusting Status Inside the U.S.: The New USCIS Discretion Policy and the Lawsuit Against It
USCIS's May 2026 policy places renewed attention on discretion in adjustment cases. A lawsuit was filed in October, but its filing alone has not erased the policy.
Selective Service Registration for Male Green Card Holders
Most male Green Card holders ages 18 through 25 must register with Selective Service. Registration is not military induction, but a missing record may affect a later naturalization review.
The Public Charge Case Now Has a Schedule: Briefing Runs Into 2027
A federal judge set a briefing schedule through March 2027 in the challenge to the new public charge rule. The court canceled the October 9 conference, but it did not pause the rule.
You Won the Green Card Lottery but No Visa Is Being Issued
The State Department has paused diversity visa issuance. Applications and interviews may continue, but consular posts cannot issue new DVs under the current guidance.
DV-2028 Requirements: Who Can Apply for the Green Card Lottery?
The DV-2028 entry period has still not been announced, but the eligibility rules sit in the regulation already. We cover low-admission birth, high school equivalency, the O*NET work experience route, and claiming a spouse's or parent's country.
Money Laundering and Green Cards: USCIS PA-2026-14 Explained
USCIS issued PA-2026-14 on September 23, adding guidance on trafficking, money laundering, family benefits, and evidence.
Can Green Card Holders Vote? A 2026 Election Guide
A Green Card does not confer the right to vote in federal elections. Registration or voting mistakes may carry serious immigration and naturalization consequences.
22 States Sue Over the 2026 Public Charge Rule: What It Means for You
New York led 22 states and the District of Columbia into court on September 14 over the public charge rule that took effect September 18. We cover what the states want, which benefits count from which date, and what to do while the case is pending.
