US Green Card Overhaul May Favor Highly Skilled Indian Professionals
What Happened
A proposed US Senate bill seeks to replace the current employment-based Green Card preference system with a points-based immigration model. Applicants would earn points based on factors such as education, English proficiency, age, salary levels, and valid job offers. The proposal also aims to restrict certain family-sponsored immigration categories and eliminate the Diversity Visa lottery program.
Key Takeaways
The changes could significantly reshape the path to US permanent residency for Indian professionals. Highly skilled workers with strong qualifications and high-paying jobs may benefit, while family-based immigration routes could become more limited.