The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a new policy memo that raises the standards for adjustment of status applications, particularly affecting Indian nationals seeking green cards. This change comes as the U.S. government encourages India to enhance its technology partnership, coinciding with Senator Marco Rubio’s invitation to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the White House.
Key Details:
- New policy memo PM-602-0199 issued on May 21, 2023.
- The memo increases the discretionary standards for green card applications without altering existing laws.
- It affects approximately 785,000 Indian nationals who have been waiting an average of 12 years in the EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based visa categories.
- In contrast, countries like Canada and Australia process similar skilled worker applications within months.
This tightening of the green card process occurs at a time when the U.S. is actively seeking to attract skilled workers, raising concerns about the future of Indian engineers in the U.S. workforce. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.
Source: CSN24X7