You’ll file Form I-90, pay a total fee of about $550 (including biometrics fees of $85), and can apply up to 6 months before your card expires. Once filed, your expired green card is automatically extended for 36 months while you wait. Processing usually takes 12 to 18 months, and the renewed card is valid for 10 years. This guide will walk you through everything you need to successfully complete your green card renewal.

Wondering how many unused family-based green cards (FB) will spill over into the employment-based (EB) category in 2025? This deep dive breaks down official data, estimates the 2025 spillover to be nearly 60,000, and explains how it could impact EB1 and EB2 green card applicants—especially from India and China.

The DV Lottery is a chance for people from low-immigration countries to win a U.S. green card. In 2025, 55,000 green cards were available, but over 11 million applied. If you win, you’ll follow steps like submitting forms, interviews, and medical exams before traveling to the U.S. I’m from Nepal, so I qualified and went through it myself. This guide shares the real process, timelines, and tips to help you succeed.

If you're India-born and applying for an EB1 green card in 2025, the wait could be 15+ years. Here's why EB1 India priority dates are barely moving.

Getting a U.S. Green Card is a dream for many, but the process isn't the same for everyone. Some paths are quick and straightforward..