Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:32am on 02 Dec 2023,Saturday India Global
A bipartisan group, spearheaded by Representative Pramila Jayapal, has introduced the HR6542 Act in the U.S. House of Representatives to eliminate per-country caps on employment-based green cards. The bill aims to ease the enduring backlog of green card applications, notably from India and China, where applicants face decades-long waits. Supported by groups like Immigration Voice, the legislation could bring relief to 1.2 million high-skilled immigrants stuck in the green card backlog. By phasing out per-country caps, the bill intends to enhance the immigrant visa system, aiding American businesses in retaining global talent. The move aligns with efforts to address a record-breaking 1.8 million employment-based green card backlog reported by USCIS this year.
