US Green Card Processing Freeze: 4 Major Impacts on Indian Applicants

Recent reports indicate that the Trump administration has paused the processing of Green Cards for certain categories of applicants, including approved refugees. This move aligns with the US President's broader immigration restrictions and could significantly affect Indian nationals awaiting permanent residency.

According to a CBS News report, the freeze applies to legal permanent residency applications filed by immigrants who entered the US under asylum or refugee status. For Indian applicants—already facing some of the longest Green Card backlogs—this delay could create additional challenges.

4 Ways the Green Card Freeze May Impact Indians

1. Risk of Job Loss & Deportation

Many Indian professionals on H-1B visas are stuck in Green Card backlogs due to per-country caps. Further delays could lead to:
✔ Work permit expirations
✔ Job instability
✔ Increased deportation risks

"All these people who are approved to remain in the United States have already passed government scrutiny," says Laura Collins of the Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative. "Additional delays are unnecessary."

2. Decades-Long Wait Times for Employment-Based Applicants

A Cato Institute study found that some employment-based applicants already face 20+ year wait times for Green Cards. This freeze could extend those delays even further.

3. Family Separations Due to Sponsorship Delays

Indian immigrants sponsoring family members (spouses, children, parents) may now face:
✔ Prolonged separation
✔ Uncertainty in reunification timelines

4. Increased Legal Uncertainty for Permanent Residency Seekers

With over 2.9 million immigrants in the US as of 2023, Indians are among the most affected by this policy shift. Notably:
✔ 51,000+ Indians applied for US asylum in 2023—a 466% increase from 2018 (Johns Hopkins University data).
✔ Many asylum seekers may now face indefinite delays in securing permanent residency.

How Sky Services Can Help

At Sky Services Private Limited, we specialize in US immigration solutions, including:
✅ Green Card application assistance
✅ H-1B to Green Card transition support
✅ Family sponsorship guidance
✅ Legal updates on changing US policies

If you're affected by the Green Card freeze, our experts can help you explore alternative options and ensure your case remains on track.

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