US Presidential Panel Grants Approval for Recapturing Unused Green Cards
In a groundbreaking progress, the US President’s advisory commission has approved the recommendation of recapturing more than 200,000 unused green cards for employment and family categories dating from 1992.
This significant decision offers the promise of redefining the immigration process in the US. It will bring much-needed relief to immigrants patiently waiting for their green cards.
For several years, the US Congress has entrusted the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to approve a particular number of employment and family-based immigrant visas each year.
However, due to bureaucratic indifference, many available green cards have remained unused. The outcome? An extensive amount of backlogs affecting families of immigrants waiting for their US permanent residencies.
💥8th July, 2023 US presidential advisory panel approves to recapture unused green cards
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An esteemed Indian-American entrepreneur and advisory commission member, Ajay Bhutoria, strongly advocates for acknowledging this delay, as reported by Wion.
He stated, “The recommendation emphasizes the detrimental impact of under-utilized green cards on individuals, families, and the US economy. The unused green cards represent lost opportunities for the country and contribute to worsening backlogs, particularly affecting Filipino American families.”
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What does the approval mean for the immigration policy in the US?
This approval of recapturing unused green cards by the advisory commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders is a significant milestone for US immigration regulations.
The action seeks to acknowledge the long-time delays of the Green Card application process. Thus, providing hope to families, individuals, and communities affected by the backlogs.
Recapturing over 200,000 unused Green Cards from 1992 to 2022 is a transformative period in the process of immigration. Moving forward, some unused cards will be processed yearly.
It will supply the advisory commission’s annual limit of 140,000 Asian Americans, including the Filipino American community.
The Proposed Solutions
To solve the issue of under-utilization and reduce the delay in the issuance of permanent residencies, Bhutoria suggests two solutions:
Recapturing Unused Green Cards
Bhutoria suggests that the Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security should recapture the unused green cards for employment and family purposes from 1992 – 2025.
This initiative includes recapturing over 230,000 unused employment-based Green Cards from 1992 – 2022. It would commit to processing portions of these cards annually on top of the yearly limit of 140,000 for the employment-based category.
Ensuring the Availability
Moreover, Bhutoria also recommends that the State Department, with the help of the DHS, should adopt new regulations. He suggested this to ensure that all permanent residencies, as per the yearly limit, stay available to eligible immigrants.
In addition, he also suggests that even it would still be the case despite the possible delays that an applicant might encounter during the processing of the paperwork.
By enforcing these proposed solutions, the US aims to improve the use of green cards and maximize opportunities for eligible immigrants. It will also mitigate the burdensome backlogs affecting the community of immigrants.
This approval of unused Green Cards is a positive shift in US immigration policies. With a focus on addressing delays, this next step will provide an efficient and fair process for families and individuals waiting in line for their chance at permanent residency.
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