In this video, Firstpost explains the growing US green card backlog for Indians, why Indian students and young professionals face exceptionally long waits, and how EB-1, EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based green cards work. We break down the 179-year potential EB-2 wait, the 38-year EB-3 estimate, India's priority dates, the August 2026 Visa Bulletin, the 7% per-country limit, H-1B status, PERM processing delays, and the impact on Indian immigrants seeking permanent residency in America. If you're an Indian student planning to study in the USA, an H-1B worker, or an employment-based green card applicant, this report explains what the US immigration backlog could mean for you. Daniela Laurel brings you the details on Firstpost America.

TIME STAMPS:

00:00 — The Untold American Dream: What Happens After Graduation

00:23 — Indian Students Face A Decades-Long Green Card Wait

00:46 — Nearly 1 Million Indians Trapped In US Green Card Queue

01:13 — Master’s Degree To H-1B: The Employment Immigration Path

01:35 — Understanding EB-2 And EB-3 Visa Categories

01:54 — Staggering Projections: Up To 179-Year Wait For EB-2

02:46 — Priority Dates Explained: How The Green Card Line Works

03:26 — The 7% Per-Country Cap Penalty On Indian Applicants

03:47 — Stuart Anderson On Structural Flaws In US Immigration Law

04:03 — Total Employment Backlog Surges Past 1.26 Million

04:23 — Extra Visa Roll-Overs Fail To Clear The Green Card Backlog

04:47 — Years Lost Before Entering The Line: The PERM Process

05:13 — Tied To Employers: Career Risks Under The H-1B Visa

05:37 — Impact On Family Planning And Life Decisions

06:01 — Failed Congressional Reforms: The CHIPS Act Amendment

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