Indians in the US with pending Green Card applications face long wait times, some may be separated from their parents.
The Green Card backlog is a major problem for Indians living in the US. There are over 1 million Indians waiting for employment-based Green Cards, and the wait time could be over 135 years. This means that some Indian children may be separated from their parents once they reach the age of 21.
The Green Card backlog is caused by a number of factors, including the limited number of Green Cards that are available each year and the country-based cap on Green Card issuance. The Trump administration also made it more difficult for people to obtain Green Cards, which has exacerbated the problem.
There is no easy solution to the Green Card backlog. However, some lawmakers are calling on the Biden administration to take executive action to address the issue. This could include increasing the number of Green Cards that are available each year or lifting the country-based cap.
In the meantime, Indians with pending Green Card applications should be aware of the potential for long wait times and the possibility of being separated from their families. They should also be prepared to advocate for themselves and their families.