Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:30pm on 16 Apr 2024,Tuesday India Global
Over a million highly skilled Indian professionals, including doctors, engineers, and scientists, are grappling with a staggering immigration backlog in the United States. According to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services data, these individuals face the prospect of waiting decades to obtain permanent residency due to per-country limits and an annual quota. This prolonged uncertainty not only causes personal distress but also impedes the U.S.'s ability to attract and retain top talent. With the backlog projected to swell further, urgent action from Congress is needed to address this brain drain crisis and prevent the loss of invaluable human capital.
