The U.S. immigration system is currently facing significant challenges due to the 7% per-country cap on employment-based green cards, which limits the number of visas issued to any single country to approximately 140,000 annually. This cap disproportionately affects high-demand countries like India and China, leading to extended waiting periods for many skilled professionals.
Key Details:
- EB-2 India has retrogressed over 10 months to September 1, 2013, with the annual limit already reached for FY2026.
- EB-1 India has also moved backward by approximately 3.5 months to December 15, 2022.
- Further retrogressions or potential “Unavailable” status may occur before the fiscal year ends on September 30, 2026.
- Many Indian professionals with approved I-140 petitions are facing years of delays before obtaining their green cards.
This situation impacts not only the immigration process but also the career mobility and family stability of thousands of Indian professionals and their families. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.