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Green card rules change for married couples

US is making it tougher to obtain green card for married couples. Here’s why
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its policy manual, increasing screening and vetting of family-based immigrant visa petitions. The changes to the policy manual have been introduced to curb marriage fraud.
US green card rules tightened for married couples: All you need to know
Green card rules tightened for married couples: The updated rules, published on 1 August 2025 in the USCIS Policy Manual, are now in effect.
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Immigration officials issue green card update to married couples
The policy states that approval of a family-based petition does not, in itself, grant legal immigration status.
New policy on marriage-based green card petitions to tackle fraud issued by immigration officials USCIS
In a move set to impact thousands of couples, USCIS has dropped new policy guidance targeting marriage-based green card petitions. With an eye on fraudulent filings and national security risks, the agency will now intensify scrutiny and fast-track removals for non-meritorious applications.
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USCIS is tightening rules for marriage-based green cards starting August 1, 2025, adding interviews and more documentation to combat fraud.
Green card marriage couples: Here’s what changes under USCIS’s new family visa rules
USCIS has updated rules for evaluating family-based immigrant visa petitions, emphasising that approval does not guarantee legal status.
Green card rules change for married couples: See the new immigration guidelines
USCIS has released updated policy guidance on how family-based immigrant visa petitions, often used by married couples seeking green cards, are evaluated.
USCIS tightens green card rules for marriage-based cases, adds mandatory interviews
As of August 1, 2025, USCIS is enforcing stricter rules for marriage-based green cards, including mandatory interviews and more documentation, to curb fraud and uphold immigration integrity.
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