Visa & Immigration

Indian Woman's Fast Green Card Claim Sparks Backlash

Visa & Immigration desk
NRI HeraldJuly 31, 2026
3 min read
Close-up of a US Permanent Resident card and a visa, related to immigration.

The video, widely shared on social media, shows the woman detailing her immigration process, which she said was expedited due to her husband's military service. She credited the speed to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' policies for immediate relatives of service members.

Critics online questioned the fairness of the process, arguing that such expedited approvals undermine the lengthy waits faced by other applicants, particularly those from India, where employment-based Green Cards can take decades.

Some commenters also raised concerns about potential fraud, noting that marriage-based Green Cards have historically been scrutinized for abuse. The woman has not responded publicly to the backlash, and her identity remains unverified.

Immigration experts point out that while military spouses do receive priority processing, the typical timeline for such cases is still several months, not two. They advise applicants to be cautious of claims that seem unusually fast, as they may not reflect standard procedures.

Visa & Immigration desk · July 31, 2026
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