Updates on US Green Card Risks, Gold Card Program, and Canada’s Family Sponsorship Pause

Recent developments in North American immigration policies highlight key changes and opportunities. The US warns green card holders against common mistakes that risk residency, while introducing a new Gold Card program offering expedited permanent residence for a $1 million donation, bypassing traditional investment requirements. Meanwhile, Canada’s Parents and Grandparents Program faces a temporary halt on new sponsorships for 2026, limiting family reunification options for Indian families amid capped admissions and income eligibility rules.