Will country cap be removed for green card?

The EAGLE Act would eliminate the per-country cap on employment-based green cards and would raise the per-country cap for family-based green cards to 15\%. The bill is an updated version of the Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act (H.R.

What is the wait for a green card?

In most cases, it takes about two years for a green card to become available, and the entire process takes around three years. It can take slightly longer for citizens of Mexico, China, India, and the Philippines.

How many green cards does the US give out each year?

140,000 green cards
Each year, the U.S. issues a maximum of 140,000 green cards to immigrants sponsored by employers and approved for permanent residence — a number frozen since 1990. Another 226,000 “family preference” green cards are reserved for family members of U.S. citizens and permanent residents.

Why is green card taking so long?

Green cards allocated annually to employment-based categories, including investors and “special immigrants,” number 140,000 worldwide. The waits are especially long for people attempting to immigrate from China, Mexico, India, and the Philippines, due to the high demand from those countries.

How does EB2 Visa work?

The EB2 visa is the second preference employment-based green card category that grants US permanent residency to foreign nationals with advanced degrees or exceptional ability. Eligible persons for EB2 immigrant visa include those who: Hold an advanced degree or its equivalent; or.

What is the UK Immigration bill?

The bill represents Home Secretary Priti Patel’s plan to overhaul the U.K.’s immigration system, including extra measures to deter illegal entry and make it easier for authorities to remove those without the right to remain.

What is The S386 Bill and how will it affect you?

The S386 Bill will eliminate the 7 percent country cap, clearing the massive backlog for Indians. Once it comes into effect, the oldest applicants by priority date would get the green card first, as it would follow a first-come-first-served basis. For newer applicants, it would still take a proportionate amount of time before their turn comes

Will S386 help reduce the wait time for green card?

The S386 may just help reduce the Green card wait times for Indian and Chinese nationals initially but it would create a backlog for other countries. If there is no removal of the country of birth GC limits, the CATO institute projects that this employment-based backlog will double by FY 2030 to 2 million as compared to the current 1 million.

What are the chances of S386 passing in the House?

The chance of passing in house are 95\%. Looking at the past S386 record which saw tons of amendments and could not become law even after passing House and Senate, the chances of this comprehensive immigration reform are less than 10\% at this time. Last time, Senator Durbin had the hold on this bill for the longest time.

What are the per country limits for employment based green cards?

Eliminate the Per Country Limits for Employment Based Green Card Petitions: The per country limits for green cards are defined in Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) Section 202 (a) (2), that states that out of the 140,000 employment based green card petitions allotted each year, 7\% (9,800) is the maximum limit any country can get.