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The Green Card backlog and its human cost
Here we investigate the massive backlog for employment-based green cards and its impact on H1B workers and their families.
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The United States immigration system has annual caps on the number of Green Cards issued per country. This results in significant backlogs, particularly for countries with large populations, such as India and China. Skilled workers, often on H1B visas, apply for green cards through employment-based categories (EB). The backlog in these categories can stretch for numerous decades, creating years of uncertainty. The per-country limits mean that even if an individual is highly qualified, their nationality can greatly impact their wait time.
Therefore, H1B workers and their families live in limbo, unable to plan their future. They may delay major life decisions, such as buying a home or property. The backlog also restricts career progression. H1B visa holders are more hesitant to change jobs or pursue promotions, as doing so could impact their green card application.
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