Archive · 14 Aug 2025
US Green Card Holders Face New Tax and Immigration Scrutiny
If you have a green card, the US government wants you to know some important things.
They're watching for people not paying the right taxes, trying to get married just to get a green card, and buying property.
There's a new rule that could stop some green card holders from buying land, and marriage interviews will be tougher.
If you send money to your home country using cash, money orders, or similar methods, there will be a 1% tax starting in 2026.
Make sure to follow all the rules to keep your green card!
US green card holders face scrutiny regarding taxes, real estate, and marriage.
Underreporting income can lead to revocation of citizenship.
Proposed legislation may restrict foreign nationals and green card holders from buying land.
Marriage interviews are now more intensely vetted for legitimacy.
A remittance tax of 1% on certain money transfers by immigrants will be introduced after December 31, 2025.
- Who
- Green card holders in the US.
- What
- US green card holders are facing increased scrutiny and new regulations.
- When
- New regulations and tax changes are being implemented in 2025 and beyond.
- Where
- United States
- Why
- To address concerns about national security, financial compliance, and immigration fraud.
Concerns Over Scrutiny
National Security Concerns
Impact of Increased Scrutiny
Concerns Over Scrutiny
Stricter measures may unfairly target and burden lawful residents.
National Security Concerns
Stricter measures are needed to maintain the integrity of the immigration system and protect national interests.
- Green Card Holders in US
- Approximately 13 million
- Remittance Tax
- 1% on certain transfers, starting after December 31, 2025
- Form I-90
- New form for replacing permanent resident cards, implemented starting May 29, 2025
- Citizenship Eligibility
- Typically requires holding a green card for at least five years
- Land Ownership
- Debate in Ohio about restricting land purchases by foreign nationals