Indians consider other PR options as 1 Million US Green Card wait continues

Highlights: Indians consider other PR options due to the high wait time for a US Green Card!

• According to data from the U.S. government, over 1 million Indians are waiting for a US Green Card.
• Individuals waiting for Green Card include outstanding researchers, professors, multinational executives, or managers.
• In recent years, fewer Indian immigrants received employment-based green cards due to the individual-country limit.
• Indians are considering other PR options like Canada PR and Australia PR.

 

*Looking to Migrate to the US? Get expert guidance from Y-Axis.

 

Other PR options for Indians

According to a Forbes report, around 1.2 million Indians, including dependents, are waiting for a US Green Card. Indians can also consider other options, such as Canada PR and Australia PR, to migrate due to the high wait time for a US Green Card.

 

Canada PR Process

The Canada PR process is easy for applicants who meet the eligibility requirements. First, you need to apply to the province where you want to live and be nominated. After a province nominates you, you can apply to IRCC for permanent residence. An IRCC officer will then evaluate your application based on Canadian immigration rules.

 

Here is the path list for the Canada PR process.

• Express Entry
• Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
• Quebec Immigration
• Atlantic Immigration Program
• Canada start-up visa program

 

*Want to apply for PR in Canada? Y-Axis is here to help you.

 

Australian PR Process

​Individuals can become permanent residents of Australia by applying for an Australian permanent visa to remain in Australia indefinitely. The most common permanent visas include some skilled work and family visas. Indians can apply through a Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) or a Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190).

 

*Want to apply for PR in Australia? Y-Axis will guide you through the step-by-step process.

 

Challenges faced by Indians for employment-based green cards

• The annual limit on employment-based green cards is set at 140,000.
• The individual-country limit is set to 7%.
• This individual-country limit affects highly skilled professionals from countries with larger populations, such as India, the Philippines, and China.

 

*Are you looking for step-by-step assistance for overseas Immigration? Talk to Y-Axis, the leading Overseas Immigration Company.

For the latest updates on Canada Immigration, check the Y-Axis Immigration News Page.