Visas & Green Cards
What Happens When a Priority Date Retrogresses
Retrogression stops new filings but does not revoke pending applications or change your priority date—work and travel remain possible while you wait.
September 7, 2026
Visas & Green Cards
Visa categories, green card pathways, priority dates, adjustment of status, consular processing, and the filing and processing changes that affect them.
Visas & Green Cards
Adjustment of Status vs Consular Processing: How They Differ
After a May 2026 policy shift, adjustment of status is now limited to extraordinary circumstances—consular processing is the required path for most temporary visa…
September 7, 2026
Visas & Green Cards
How to Read the Visa Bulletin and Find Your Priority Date
Your priority date determines when you can apply for a green card; the Visa Bulletin shows the earliest priority dates available for your visa…
September 7, 2026