Recently, The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a report on legal immigration and status adjustment in the United States for the first quarter (Q1) of fiscal year 2022. The report shows that a total of approximately 1,228,000 non-citizens became U.S. legal permanent residents (LPR) in the first quarter of fiscal year 2022 (Q1). Nearly 112,000 non-citizens entered the United States as new immigrants, a 379% increase from the first quarter of fiscal year 2021. In Q1 FY22, 42% of new legal permanent residents came from these top five countries: Mexico, India, China, the Dominican Republic and El Salvador. Among them, 18,743 are from China.
As a long-established immigration country, the United States has never been less popular. Although it is difficult to get a green card in the United States, countless people flock to it every year. Recently, BloombergLaw published a report titled "Im-migration Agency Races to lssue280000Available Green Cards." According to the report, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) stated that it is ready to end the fiscal year on September 30. Before, all available visas, that is, 280,000 green cards, were issued.
Last year, USCIS processed an unprecedented number of work visa applications due to the epidemic. Despite this, the USCIS ultimately issued 180,000 green cards in 2021. This was more than in a typical year, but there were still more than 66,000. An employment-based immigration green card was wasted.
So, can USCIS really issue all 280,000 green cards this year as planned? Many people are skeptical. However, according to reports, USCIS is relatively optimistic about this. USCIS said that as of mid-June, it had issued far more visas than at the same time last year, with twice as many visas being issued each week.
In fact, some clues to this situation can be seen from the recent boom in visa issuance at the US Consulate. Especially since June and July, due to the traditional peak season of studying abroad, the entrance of the Consulate has been filled with long queues of applicants almost every day. Overall, the speed of visa issuance has indeed made a "qualitative leap" compared to before.
The number of job-based green cards available is far ahead of schedule, which could mean an infusion of new migrant worker positions to help address ongoing labor shortages. Unlike temporary work visas such as the H-1B, a green card allows workers to freely change employers without losing their immigration status.
The surplus of green cards also promises to more quickly resolve the backlog of thousands of Indian and Chinese immigrants who have been stuck for years because of visa caps per country. Over the past two years, due to the closure of U.S. embassies and consulates during the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a large backlog of employment-based green cards. Family-based visas not processed by the U.S. Department of State are rolled over to employment-based visas the following year, which typically tops 140,000 per year.
The United States, as the melting pot of the world, welcomes talents from all over the world and brings together diverse cultures. Its sound legal system, healthy living environment, and high-quality educational resources make this country the first choice for immigrants. Generally speaking, having a U.S. green card can enjoy many benefits. These advantages make the United States a preferred destination for many people who want to immigrate. Immigration is a long process. If you are interested, you should take advantage of this opportunity after the epidemic to submit your application as soon as possible.
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