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US suspends green card processing for eight companies amid visa concerns
Immigration authorities have halted green card applications for eight firms, raising concerns among Indian professionals with pending I-140 petitions and existing H-1B visas. Immigration experts weigh in on what the freeze means for affected workers.
LSN India ·
US immigration authorities have suspended green card processing for eight companies, triggering uncertainty among Indian tech professionals and skilled workers with pending employment-based immigration petitions. The freeze affects applications at various stages, including those with approved I-140 forms—a critical document in the employment-based green card pathway.
Immigration specialists indicate that workers with approved I-140 petitions may face extended processing delays, though the suspension does not automatically invalidate approved applications. Employees currently holding H-1B visas sponsored by these companies are not immediately required to leave the United States, provided their visa status remains valid.
Experts recommend that affected professionals explore multiple options, including internal transfers to other visa sponsors, consulting immigration attorneys, or preparing contingency plans if employment circumstances change. The suspension underscores growing scrutiny of certain employers within the immigration system.
Indian workers represent a significant portion of H-1B and employment-based green card applicants. The agency has not formally disclosed the specific grounds for the suspension, leaving professionals and employers seeking clarification on timelines and potential remedial measures.