Seeing discussions about the H-1B program not only on X, but across multiple news media has been interesting to say the least. While this is an important discussion and it’s important to dispel any misconceptions, let’s also not forget about the green card backlog for high-skilled immigrants. Many in H-1B status work and live in the U.S. for many years or even decades. They have already been sponsored by an employer to pursue permanent residence, but cannot actually adjust status (become a green card holder) because of their country of birth. Instead, the employer has to extend an employee’s H-1B status over and over again using an approved I-140 (part of the employment based green card process) because the individual is stuck in limbo due to a broken and outdated system.
Telling employees and employers that it may take many years or even decades for adjustment because of country of birth is ridiculous. These individuals contribute to the U.S. economy daily, yet face endless uncertainty for themselves and their families. Fixing this backlog is long overdue. #highskilledimmigrants #H1B #H1Bvisa #employmentbasedimmigration #immigration @rnlawgroup
@mirpuris Yours has been a phenomenal run Sunil. Thank you for all the coaching, mentoring and leadership. I wish the very best for you. 🫡 #LoveWhoYouWorkedWith