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H1B vs green card in 2026: with wage-weighted selection and a $100K fee looming over the lottery, self-petition paths EB-1A and EB-2 NIW may be the smarter route to US permanent residency.
August 4, 2026
Every forum thread on this question ends the same way. Somebody posts their Google Scholar total, somebody else says it looks strong, and a third person mentions a friend who got approved with half that.
July 27, 2026
Most people treat their EB-1A approval notice as the finish line. It isn't.
July 21, 2026Coverage, announcements, and mentions of Smart Immigrant across media and industry conversations.
USCIS will increase certain H.R. 1 immigration fees from October 16, 2026, affecting asylum, parole, TPS and certain EAD applications.
October 2, 2026
USCIS will increase EB-5 visa fees from November 30, 2026, with key investor petition fees more than doubling under the new rule.
October 1, 2026
The October 2026 Visa Bulletin is out, bringing new priority dates for employment-based Green Card categories, including EB-1 and EB-2 India.
September 30, 2026
A new US Green Card bill proposes a points-based employment system, narrower family immigration and an end to the Diversity Visa lottery.
September 29, 2026
USCIS reminds immigrants to report address changes within 10 days. Here’s what Green Card and other immigration applicants need to know.
September 28, 2026
US visa wait times for Indians remain high, with B1/B2 appointments reaching 12 months in Hyderabad. Check city-wise timelines for student and work visas.
September 25, 2026Receive immigration updates, expert strategies, webinar invites, and profile-building insights directly in your inbox.
