USCIS has released data indicating that approximately 440,000 Indian nationals are currently awaiting green cards in employment-based categories. This includes roughly 322,000 in EB-2, 101,000 in EB-3, and 17,000 in EB-1 categories, all of which are pre-approved but hindered by the annual visa cap due to the 7% per-country limit.
Key Details:
- Total approved I-140 petitions for Indian nationals: ~440,000
- Breakdown: 322,000 in EB-2, 101,000 in EB-3, 17,000 in EB-1
- Visa cap: 7% per-country limit on employment-based green cards
- High volume of skilled applicants primarily from tech and STEM fields
The backlog significantly impacts Indian nationals seeking permanent residency in the United States, particularly in the technology and STEM sectors. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.
Source: grok