Recent updates in U.S. immigration policies have introduced significant hurdles for potential green card applicants, particularly affecting those seeking citizenship through marriage and Indian nationals. Under the Trump administration, stricter vetting processes and new application requirements are reshaping the landscape of U.S. immigration. The move to mandate certain applicants to process their green card applications abroad has caused concerns, especially for one million legal green card applicants who may be forced to leave the U.S. Additionally, the latest visa bulletin reveals that the EB-1 India priority dates have regressed and the EB-2 category has reached its annual cap, intensifying the wait for many. Congressional Democrats are pushing back against these changes, which are leading to longer processing times and uncertainties for applicants, including students and H-1B professionals, who are reconsidering their American dream.