Backlog Percentage Reached to 8% in March

Employment-based immigration has always been a topic of interest for people looking to migrate to different countries for work. With the recent increase in thegreen card backlog by 8% in March, it's crucial to understand the dynamics of this process. This article primarily focuses on theEB3 Visa, a significant part of the employment-based immigration process.

Overview on Employment Based Immigration

Employment-Based Immigration involves migrating to a different country based on a job offer or employment opportunity. The U.S. classified this into five categories, with EB3 Visa forming a significant part of it.

EB3 Visa

The EB3 Visa is a preference level for U.S. Employment-Based Permanent Residency, primarily designated for "Skilled Workers, Professionals, and Other Workers."

Skilled Workers

They are individuals whose jobs require a minimum of 2 years of training or experience.

Professionals

These are individuals whose jobs require at least a U.S. bachelor's degree or a foreign equivalent.

Other Workers

It includes individuals performing unskilled labor, requiring less than 2 years of training or experience.

Green Card Backlog Increased by 8% in March

The U.S. Department of State's National Visa Center (NVC) observed an increase in the backlog of immigrant visas (IV), showing an 8% increase from 326,415 in February to 351,624 in March.

Understanding the Backlog

The backlog represents the number of green card applicants whose cases were "documentarily complete" and ready to be scheduled for an interview. "Documentarily Complete" signifies that all required forms and documents have been submitted and accepted by the NVC.

The backlog increased from 374,532 in February to 404,459 in March, an 8% increase. The number of people scheduled for green card interviews also saw an increase — 52,835 in March compared to 48,117 interviews in February.

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