A routine trip to India could now carry unexpected immigration consequences for some US green card holders. In a significant ruling that could affect lawful permanent residents (aka green card holders) facing criminal charges, the US Supreme Court has recently held that border officials can treat a returning green card holder as someone "seeking admission" to the country rather than being “automatically readmitted”.

The Supreme Court handed the Trump administration a major victory in an immigration case as it said that the administration is right in taking away Green Cards from people accused…

Court rules 6-3 that suspicion alone justifies placing green card holders on immigration parole at border crossings.

The decision bolsters federal power over green card holders' residency status.

The United States Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a ruling making it easier for border authorities to deport lawful permanent residents, or green card holders, accused of crimes…

A routine trip to India could now carry unexpected immigration consequences for some US green card holders. In a significant ruling that could affect lawful permanent residents…

Green Card alert: In the ruling of Blanche v. Muk Choi Lau, the Supreme Court reversed lower court protections for permanent residents.