7 Years In The US Could Be Enough For Indian H-1B Holders To Qualify For Green Card
US senator Alex Padilla has proposed a bill to replace a 1972 immigration cutoff with a seven-year residency rule for green card application.
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US senator Alex Padilla has proposed a bill to replace a 1972 immigration cutoff with a seven-year residency rule for green card application.
The proposal is seen as significant for Indian professionals
The US State Department has warned of potential EB-1 Green Card unavailability for India. High demand may cause India to reach its pro-rated EB-1 limit soon. This could temporarily halt further visa numbers for Indian applicants. The EB-2 category for India is already unavailable as per the August bulletin. Officials will monitor the situation and make necessary adjustments.