Tuesday, 18 August, 2026
American Dream Deferred: US Green Card Approvals Plunge to 35% as Scrutiny Hits Indian Techies Hardest
By TechShots Studio
USCIS data compiled by Boundless Immigration reveals that the approval rate for EB-1A Green Cards—the pathway for individuals of extraordinary ability—has plummeted to 35% in FY26, down from 49.1% in FY25. Driven by stricter adjudications and policy shifts under the Trump administration, Indian applicants face the heaviest toll, prompting many skilled tech workers to seek alternatives via EB-5 visas, multinational transfers, or moving to countries like Canada.
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