US Announces New Rules for Issuance of Green Cards

On 16th May, US President announced changes in the way green cards are allocated and introduced a new points-based (“merit based”) system of allocation of cards.

  • Points will be awarded to applicants based on their education, work experience, age (more points for younger workers), English language ability etc. New immigrants will have to show that they can financially support themselves and will need to pass a civics exam.
  • Currently about 12% of those receiving green cards entered the U.S. based on skill-based visas (such as the H1B), while some 66% are family-based green cards. This will dramatically reduce the number of ....
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