Another Setback for Indians: EB-1 Green Cards Become Harder to Secure

Indian professionals seeking US green cards through the employment-based EB-1 category are facing another setback. Due to exceptionally high demand, opportunities for new applications under the category have been closed, according to the latest Visa Bulletin. The development is particularly significant for Indian applicants, who have long faced lengthy waits for employment-based permanent residency.

The EB-1 category is designed for individuals with extraordinary ability, outstanding professors and researchers, and certain multinational executives and managers. It provides a pathway to permanent residency for highly qualified professionals based on their skills, achievements and employment profile. With demand exceeding the available annual limits, the latest development could make the green-card process more challenging for eligible Indian professionals.