Indian Workers Face Up to 179-Year Wait for US Green Cards Amid Surging Backlogs

Indian nationals seeking U.S. permanent residency are confronting unprecedented delays, with current projections indicating waits of up to 179 years due to strict annual quotas and country-specific visa limits. The growing backlog has sparked calls for comprehensive immigration reform.

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual7d ago

US Green Card wait for Indians hits 179 years as backlog tops 1.2 million

Indian workers are enduring remarkably lengthy delays in obtaining US Green Cards, with projections suggesting that some may be forced to wait an astonishing 179 years for permanent residency. Stricter annual quotas and country-specific limitations contribute significantly to immigration backlogs, with nearly one million Indian applicants currently affected. This scenario exposes the disproportionate challenges facing Indian professionals in their quest for residency.

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Indian Workers Face Up to 179-Year Wait for US Green Cards Amid Surging Backlogs

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US Green Card wait for Indians hits 179 years as backlog tops 1.2 million

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