Summary
Changes to green card policies will start in 2026. They include new rules on business loan eligibility, tracking travel through biometrics, and how some refugees are processed for permanent residency.
Key Facts
- Starting March 1, 2026, businesses owned by green card holders will not qualify for Small Business Administration (SBA) loans.
- U.S. citizens or nationals living in the United States must own 100% of a business to qualify for SBA loans.
- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will begin collecting facial biometrics from noncitizens at ports of entry and exit on December 26, 2025.
- All noncitizens will be photographed when entering or exiting the United States as part of this biometric tracking.
- Some refugees may be detained if they do not participate in case reviews for obtaining green cards after one year in the U.S.
