Returning residents are discovering that a valid green card no longer guarantees a quick entry back into the United States.
Donald Trump’s new ‘Gold Card’ promises quick US residency for a $1 million contribution, but Indians may face years or even decades of delays due to severe EB-1 and EB-2 visa backlogs.
The resumption marks a crucial relief for industries such as technology, healthcare, and education, which rely heavily on skilled overseas professionals, especially those from India.
Green Card holders face increased scrutiny under Trump’s immigration crackdown, with concerns over secondary inspections and revocation. Experts advise staying informed about rights, legal recourse, and risks of voluntary residency surrender.
German national Fabian Schmidt, a valid green card holder, was detained at Boston’s Logan Airport, allegedly strip-searched and interrogated. His family demands answers, while CBP denies wrongdoing and suggests possible drug-related charges.
Speaking about the proposed 'gold card,' Donald Trump had said, 'It’s somewhat like a green card, but at a higher level of sophistication, it’s a road to citizenship for people, and essentially people of wealth.'
Aravind Srinivas, an IIT-Madras alumnus and former researcher at OpenAI, Google, and DeepMind, voiced frustrations shared by many highly skilled immigrants. 'I have been waiting for my green card for like the last three years. Still haven’t gotten it.'
In response to Rohit Krishnan's post, Aravind Srinivas shared his own experience with the immigration system, emphasising the unpredictability of the process.
Plus, US pauses Green Card for nurses, Vietnam extends duration of tourist e-visa, the German Academic Exchange Service launches 30 Digital Scholarships, and more.