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US employment-based immigration backlog exceeds 1.2 million

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The United States faces a significant backlog in employment-based immigration, with over 1.2 million people waiting for green cards. This backlog is primarily driven by an insufficient supply of available green cards relative to the demand for skilled professionals, particularly from countries like India, China, and the Philippines, due to per-country limits. The lengthy wait times, estimated to be decades for some categories and nationalities, pose challenges for attracting and retaining top talent in the U.S. and create hardship for immigrant families. AI

IMPACT Exacerbates talent shortages in AI and other tech fields by hindering the immigration of skilled professionals.

RANK_REASON The cluster details a significant policy issue impacting a large number of people and the economy, specifically a large backlog in employment-based immigration. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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US employment-based immigration backlog exceeds 1.2 million

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Stuart Anderson, Senior Contributor ·

    Employment-Based Immigration Backlog Exceeds 1.2 Million People

    The employment-based immigration backlog in the United States now exceeds 1.2 million people, according to a new analysis of USCIS data.

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