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EB 2&3 visa backlog continues to grow in the US
The wait span for Indians wanting permanent resident status (green card) in the US is expanding, particularly in the employment-based 2 and 3 categories.
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According to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), there are a lot of applications from India for EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based adjustment of status for the fiscal year 2024 and beyond (October 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024).
EB-3 demands a minimum of a bachelor's degree, while EB-2 requires extraordinary skill or an advanced degree in particular subjects. These two types of immigration visas are dependent on employment.
There are currently fewer unused family-based immigrant visa numbers available to boost the number of employment-based immigrant visas in fiscal year 2024 after USCIS notified that normal activities have resumed for COVID-19.
Once there are no more unused family-based numbers, the annual number of available employment-based immigrant visas is expected to return to 1,40,000.
Non-citizens from all countries should anticipate longer waits for immigrant visas unless there are changes to the statute or an unexpected decrease in the number of non-citizens seeking employment-based immigrant visas.
Recognizing the difficulties experienced by individuals impacted by extended wait times, USCIS pledges to collaborate with Congress to identify solutions. Although USCIS is still working to amend laws and regulations to provide employer-sponsored non-citizens with greater security, stability, and protection, it notes that Congress alone has the authority to lift the cap on the number of immigrant visas issued.
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